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To convey an intentional, conscious or unconscious message, usually through facial expressions or body language, but can also include written or verbal comments.

Can also be refered to and used as "Telegraph" or "Telegraphed."
During a recent conversation Joanna made a comment of how much she enjoyed the company of men. Her boyfriend Harvey interpreted that to mean she either was already seeing other men, or was telegraphing her intentions.
by Who 'Dis? Who 'Dat? September 10, 2019
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In nautical terminology Running Silent (also known as Silent Running) is defined as a standard operating procedure used by the crew on a submarine when they wish to become or remain as undetectable as possible.

Slang Term: The act by a person to either avoid complete detection or to minimize one's presence. To hide or be deceptive or sneaky.

Similar slang expressions are: Going Ghost, Hide and Seek, Under the Radar, Stealth Mode, Duck and Cover, On the Down-Low, etc.
Ever since I asked Damian about the money he owes me he's been running silent and avoiding me at every opportunity.
by Who 'Dis? Who 'Dat? April 30, 2019
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To expose or announce a person's private affairs to others with the intent to publicly embarrass or humiliate said person.

(The term can also be referenced as "Get Published" as a precursor to the act about to happen. May also be simply known and referred to as 'Published').
Renee really got published bad when Brenda started telling everyone about all the affairs she was having.

(Wanda likes to go around telling everyone how much she spent on the things she buys, but she's about to get published on just how cheap and broke she really is.)
by Who 'Dis? Who 'Dat? February 13, 2019
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A woman who provides financial support to another person, usually a male, in exchange for social and/or sexual favors. Slang term for the female equivalent of a Sugar Daddy.
Word on the street has it the reason Tony doesn't have a job or hasn't worked one in years is because he has a Sweet Mama taking care of him.
by Who 'Dis? Who 'Dat? March 25, 2019
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A woman who is kept in secret by a man. She is generally not introduced or known to any of the man's family, friends or associates and may serve solely as a mistress or as a person in lieu of, or in addition to, a spouse or mistress. Information shared about her to others is often vague or non-existent. Interaction with such a person is usually done in a tightly controlled and secluded environment with little, if any, public exposure.
I know Freddie likes to slip away now and again to spend time with his shadow girl. He keeps any and everything about her totally secret. I've never seen them out together or even know her name. He definitely likes to keep her in the shadows.
by Who 'Dis? Who 'Dat? July 11, 2018
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A slang expression based on the length of time of financing for the average home loan, generally 15 to 30 years, used to denote a specific period of time generally associated with a lengthy jail or prison sentence.
I heard Kenneth went to court last week thinking he was going to get off with a light sentence or even probation. With all the stuff he was into and all the trouble he's caused, I wasn't a bit surprised to hear the judge mortgaged his ass to the state penitentiary.
by Who 'Dis? Who 'Dat? December 3, 2021
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A state of confusion, indecision, uncertainty or misinterpretation.
Vicky told me she didn't think she did very well on her recent job interview. When the interviewer asked why she thought she would be the best candidate for the job, she said she got lost in the smoke and couldn't think of any good answers.
by Who 'Dis? Who 'Dat? October 17, 2019
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