putting lipstick on a pig

Political Speak for labeling your campaign with words that dont represent what it stands for.

"Yo, John McCain's putting lipstick on a pig when he calls the same failed Bush policies of the last eight years Change"

by Vinfiz October 27, 2008

Putting English On

The actual definition is a bit vague, and globally applicable. Although the pool usage may mean backspin, it actually can mean anything. It is comparable to the phrases "elbow grease" or "heat" from baseball, in the fact that it is a metaphor for a non-existent amplifier.

I had to put some english on my handgun to get it to fire.

I put some english on my car to get it the last mile.

I put some english on that punch, it knocked him cold.

by Chris Redfield August 24, 2005

putting lipstick on a pig

what the Democrats are doing to their health care bill

Putting lipstick on a pig is insisting that the health care bill be written behind closed doors, using obfuscating language, making deals to buy votes

by Precious Freedom March 3, 2010

putting lipstick on a pig

trying to make the ugly fuck look good

"making cara look hott is like putting lipstick on a pig"

by Willie May 13, 2005

putting lipstick on a pig

Said by Barrack Obama about Sarah Palin, the vicepresident candiate for the Republican party.

"Its like putting lipstick on a pig" - As in, whats the difference between Sarah Palin and a Pig? Answers Lipstick.

by politicalmatt October 24, 2008

Putting on the Hits

A dance talent show that rocks hard, Dude.

At Putting on the Hits we won and you didnt.

by Billy Joe A. October 2, 2006

putting neck

As Armenians would say; to be putting your neck out there for the greater good. Means to take a risk in order to reap its rewards.

Ape, I been putting neck all month. It better be paying off by now. "Armenian: mera kunem, leriv Amis viz em Derel, Gona Es Amis kepni."

by Dr. Kayf August 7, 2016