Carpe Diem 

Carpe Diem in latin means sieze the day. It is the Renaissance way of saying YOLO.

Teacher: Carpe Diem was a major concept of Renaissance poetry and literature.

High school student (to other student): does she mean "YOLO?"

Carpe Diem by Johnny768 November 5, 2012

carpe diem 

originated by roman boys when girls didn't want to have sex with them. Meant that we might not be here tomorrow, so let's seize the moment today!

Roman Boy: hey, wanna have sex?
Roman Girl: i dunno...
Roman Boy: c'mon, carpe diem!
Roman Girl: okay!

carpe diem by puer romanus January 27, 2009

Carpe Diem 

Latin phrase literally meaning "Seize the Day." Has been overcome by idiots saying things such as swag, or yolo. Use this phrase to appear smarter than the common public.

Brandon: Hey, are you going to get the Playstation 4?

Colin: It's a possibility, but probably not...

Brandon: Hey, carpe diem, it could be too late when you want to get it later!

Colin: You're right, maybe I will get it!

Carpe Diem by Garnet March 6, 2013

carpe diem 

Latin meaning to "seize the day", to be an opportunist and take control of your life.

John carpe diem by asking for a girls number.

carpe diem by Michael Peyron May 29, 2007

carpe diem 

Latin for "seize the day". Made famous by Dead Poets Society.

carpe diem by Ms T February 23, 2003

carbe diem 

A statement to use when someone comments on you eating something extremely tasty but unhealthy.

Linda: "Are you going to eat pizza... Again?!"

John: "Carbe Diem, bitch"

carbe diem by Radi146 April 14, 2014

carpe diem 

Carpe Diem is Latin for "Sieze the Day." carpe, seize + diem, day

trusting little in tomorrow.
Make each moment count. Live each day as if it were your last.

Every day opportunities await us and we must decide whether to take the chance or play it safe.

carpe diem by carpe diem March 27, 2004