1 definition by history fan, lmao

It means that your incredibly close to doing something incredible, but ya failed! so, you’re close but...
No cigar!
Macy: Hey, i almost won the presidential election, but this twat named Jack did.
Blaire: Well, *chuckles* you’re close but no cigar.
by history fan, lmao November 28, 2020
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