A special type of vehicle registration plate on an automobile or other vehicle. The owner of the vehicle pays extra money to have his or her own choice of numbers or letters, usually forming a recognizable phrase, slogan, or abbreviation on their plate.
I once thought of getting a vanity plate that say FA-Q or FA-QUE. But then I decided it would be better not to have my windows smashed.
by Progressor February 8, 2014
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It comes from the the book Pilgrim's Progress, where there was a fair in a town called Vanity. Later on, there was a book called Vanity Fair, and that's when it became a common term.
It comes from the the book Pilgrim's Progress, where there was a fair in a town called Vanity. Later on, there was a book called Vanity Fair, and that's when it became a common term.
I got invited to a party at my friend Martha's house. You know, the rich girl who's related to the queen? Anyway, the party was a vanity fair.
What movie should we see? I'm thinking of seeing Vanity Fair. It's based on a novel I had to read in high school.
What movie should we see? I'm thinking of seeing Vanity Fair. It's based on a novel I had to read in high school.
by Newbia September 1, 2004
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The act of self-declaration via twitter or facebook of what you are currently "doing" (BESIDES typing into facebook or twitter - which is what you are ACTUALLY DOING!) in an attempt to publicly validate your social status and to make it look like you are not a loner or a loser that needs virtual validation to give yourself a sense of self-worth. (As my friend put it, posting that you are doing laundry is not a "status update" - it's a cry for help!)
See also: cyber-affirmation
The act of self-declaration via twitter or facebook of what you are currently "doing" (BESIDES typing into facebook or twitter - which is what you are ACTUALLY DOING!) in an attempt to publicly validate your social status and to make it look like you are not a loner or a loser that needs virtual validation to give yourself a sense of self-worth. (As my friend put it, posting that you are doing laundry is not a "status update" - it's a cry for help!)
See also: cyber-affirmation
Dan is totally into cyber-vanity. He updates his facebook status ten times a day. As if we really want to read a play-by-play of his laundry chore.
by gtbarry May 5, 2009
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Get the Vanity Hero mug."Vanity Sizing" is a brand's way of appealing to a customer's ego by slapping a size 2 label on a garment that's much more like a 6.
by PatB123 July 19, 2006
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by aerinha May 22, 2006
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“I don’t want to date him cuz he goes to the gym everyday and spends more time getting ready than I do. “He’s high vaintenance!”
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