8 definitions by Vintage Translator
A maneuver practiced by women to convince her lover to stay. Immediately after sex, the woman leaves the room and re-enters quite soon after with food, drink, and possibly cigarettes. This maneuver can fall the toughest of men, and there is no known effective counter.
Kent: "So why is Joe a Smitten Kitten suddenly with Louise?"
James: "She pulled The Man Trap on him once, and now he's fallen head over heels."
James: "She pulled The Man Trap on him once, and now he's fallen head over heels."
by Vintage Translator February 14, 2020
A simple way of asking what's on someone's mind, and a way of giving their thoughts credit if the person is feeling down. Used in the movie Casablanca.
It's important to note that in America, our thoughts are only worth a penny.
It's important to note that in America, our thoughts are only worth a penny.
by Vintage Translator February 3, 2019
A nickname for a cigarette. First used in 1888 to describe a partially burned cigarette, it worked under the 1400s' definition of the word, meaning a loose piece or a remainant of cloth. The definition expanded to include whole cheap cigarettes, and has expanded to any cigarette.
by Vintage Translator August 19, 2020
A dress code of what to wear to an evening event. Also called a tuxedo. It is worn with a black or midnight blue tuxedo jacket self faced lapels, either peaked lapels or shawl, with matching trousers. The shirt is either a pleated front with studs, french cuffs, and a turndown collar, or a pique (or Marcella) weave starched, with single cuffs, and a wing collar. The waist covering is a must, usually a black cummerbund, or a black or white waistcoat. The bow tie is black, and should be one you tie yourself. Black socks, and black polished Oxford dress shoes.
by Vintage Translator January 31, 2018
Also 6, 2, and Even. A phrase referring to horseraces, where those numbers on a horse indicated that that horse was most likely to win, so it was the safest horse to bet on. Outside of horseracing, the phrase claims what is most likely going to happen.
Joe: Hey, did you hear about the George leaving his girl?
Philip: Yeah, but I wouldn't worry too much. Six, Two, and Even he'll have another girl in three days.
Philip: Yeah, but I wouldn't worry too much. Six, Two, and Even he'll have another girl in three days.
by Vintage Translator February 2, 2018
A Zoot Suit is a suit that has a killer-diller jacket with drape shape, trousers with reet plates and stuffed cuffs, and a loud art deco necktie.
Also called a Pachuco, it was popular among rebellious youth in America during WWII
Also called a Pachuco, it was popular among rebellious youth in America during WWII
I'm picking up my Zoot Suit from the tailor to-morrow!
by Vintage Translator February 14, 2020
The hour that the witch next door calls Mother and complains about the bright lights and loud sounds coming from the garage/shop. Although usually a side effect of being a teenager and owning a shitbox, it is not an uncommon heckle for anyone under the age of 26 years to experience. Usually occurs around 9:15 PM.
"Son, it looks like it's getting to be The Witching Hour. You'd better get to a good stopping point before Janice starts ringing the phone off the hook."
by Vintage Translator June 18, 2023