romanian

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Meaning · English

Ellipsis of Romanian deadlift.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

I think there was this one Black guy in there who was practically crying. I swear I could hear Sir Mixalot in my head whenever I did Romanians.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “romanian” mean?

Ellipsis of Romanian deadlift.

Is “romanian” formal or informal?

romanian is generally slang.