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Already bought the kilt

A phrase used when pointing out that someone has already sunk too much effort into a situation to turn back or quit.
"I don't know if I can finish this degree, I don't even like economics..."
"dude, I know you're exhausted, but you can't quit now, you already bought the kilt."

"Why do you even want to be in his wedding if he's such a jerk? Just drop out!"
"I can't man, I have to go through with it, I already bought the kilt."
by alone.ranger July 29, 2021
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Kilt

A kilt (Scottish Gaelic) is a type of knee-length non-bifurcated skirt with pleats at the back, originating in the traditional dress of Gaelic men and boys in the Scottish Highlands.
A kilt covers the body from the waist down to the center of the knees.

Kilt is National dress of Scotland
by Scottish Kilt November 25, 2019
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kilt

someone of extreme hideousness
man, you see that guy, he’s kilt.
by ava perry March 19, 2021
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Kilts

A knee-length wrap skirt with vertical knife pleats on the sides and back made from a tartan woolen cloth, denim and traditionally worn by men and women of the Scottish Highlands,
A kilt covers the body from the waist down to the center of the knees. Kilts kilt were worn almost exclusively by soldiers in the beginning because of their thick wool, long lengths and open bodies that allowed for warmth and easy freedom of movement.
Custom made Kilts For Men and Women,
by Scottish Kilt November 25, 2019
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kilt

KILT ( adv.) - the act of disappearing spontaneously or going ghost, without reason, cause or known whereabouts, eluding contact with school officials, family members, friends, authority figures, and/or entire cities over an unknown period of time.
"I'm 'bout to go kilt on these niggas if they're not back by 6."

"Damn, I've been stressed the fuck out lately. I really need to go kilt for a few days. My phone's off, so don't call. "

"THAT SHIT KILT."
by Supreemo October 20, 2012
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Kilt

He just got kilt
by Tj4100 December 16, 2018
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kilted handstand

When you try to show off, but you show your ass instead, as a man in a kilt doing a handstand would.
Bob is trying to impress Alice with his dubious car knowledge, and Alice hasn't told him yet that she's been a mechanic for almost 10 years. He's doing kilted handstands every time he opens his mouth and I'm here for it.
by Zulikath October 1, 2025
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