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carry a torch 

an old flame or crush that still burns many years later

Similar to 'torch song', a romantic song of heartbreak.
I still carry a torch for her fifteen years later. Even though we were only together for two weeks. Remembering her laughing eyes and all we said...
As all my thoughts of her pass 'fore my face a thousand times
The way they race my heart... I cannot say it all in lines
carry a torch by mandingoe February 13, 2008
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West Virginia Tiki Torch 

A stick with a rag wrapped around one end then lit on fire.
Me and June bug were sittin by the creek, the gnats were eatin us up so we lit up a West Virginia Tiki Torch.
West Virginia Tiki Torch by Levi Man December 27, 2010

Texas Tongue Torch 

Hide a very hot bottle of hot sauce in your bed. Bring home a one night stand and perform cunnilingus on her. Just before she reaches climax quickly shake several drops of sauce onto your tongue and give her the Texas Tongue Torch!
I was down on some bitches box, and man that shit smelled! She was a Tuba. So I went to the kitchen, grabbed the hot sauce, and gave her the Texas Tongue Torch! Maybe she'll wash that shit next time.

Douche Torch

A laser pointer used by someone who brings it to a party to show off as it gets dark
Spence-dawg shot his douche torch into the sky but no one could see it beyond the porch.
Douche Torch by redtenor October 23, 2011

time torch 

The act of wasting quality time with the boys by delaying the onset of some expected activity. (Effectively torching time)
Friend - “Hey timetorcher are you coming to the party soon? We’re waiting for you to start the party”

Timetorcher - Yeah i’ll be there in 10 minutes...

Timetorcher - *1 hour later and hasn't arrived*

Friend - “dude he’s totally a time torch”

Never Pass Your Torch

A phrase coined in 2020 to retaliate against ageism in society in the context that older people need to retire and let go of leadership or fame.
She told her older more experienced coworker to “never pass your torch” to the younger tech savvy employee.
Never Pass Your Torch by Bandana6 September 5, 2023