promise

To make and break; to say and not do

Babe I promise I'll call (3 days later...)

by soccer_blondie August 16, 2005

promise

what people say but don't really care about

e- "promise we'll always be best friends no matter what"

c- "promise"

*fight*

e- "you promised to never leave.. and now you're leaving?"

c- "promises were meant to be broken"

by 3afterYou July 16, 2015

promising

Someone or something that has the potential to be awesome.

awesome potential hopeful valuable

"He seems like a promising politician" (note: awesomeness, here, is rarely seen)

"Her plan to invest in earplugs for the deaf sounds promising"

by Franz730 October 16, 2008

Promise

The definition of Beautiful. The real meaning of 'One in a million'. Usually of exqusite natural beauty. Smart & Witty, headstrong & focussed. Determined, stubborn as hell! Loving and playful. The most fabulous smile, which lights up a room. Simply stunning inside and out. A diamond in the rough.

You are truely blessed if you ever meet a Promise...

by Ispeakonlythetruth February 4, 2010

on a promise

In British English, "on a promise" simply means that you have arranged to or at least expect to have sex with someone in the near future - usually your regular partner.

Sorry, Dave. No drinks for me tonight. The wife found the handcuffs we used on our weddin' night, so it looks like I'm on a promise, know what I mean?

by a japanese lady's plaything December 26, 2008

Promise

Something that you can't break. Ever.

"Promise?" - Finn
"Promise." - Eleven

by Mike Byers October 7, 2016

promised

The past tense of Promise. Made sure they will do something or that something will happen.

"I promised to go to the park at 2:30pm"

"He promised to stop with the jokes but he didn't stop"

by Shitass, True God May 1, 2021