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Playing the world's saddest song on the world's smallest violin

A sarcastic saying used when a person tells another person of something mildly unfortunate that has happened to them, sometimes exaggerated in order to gain sympathy. It implies that the person speaking of their misfortune expects someone to come in playing the saddest song in the world on the worlds smallest violin to correspond with the apparent tradgedy of the situation. Sometimes the person saying this will mime playing a small violin, or try and imitate the sound of a violin.
Jade: Hello, how are you?
Laurel: I just stepped in dog poop and my new shoes got ruined and my feet smell like dog poop, and-
Jade: -Shh... hear that? i'm playing the world's saddest song on the world's smallest violin (mimes playing small violin)
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violin fingernails

Violinists and players of other string instruments must keep their fingernails extremely short in order to play well. It is commonly referred to as "Violin/Violinist Fingernails"
Whoa, those are some serious violin fingernails!
by alyzard46 March 1, 2011
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violin

A four-stringed instrument with two "f holes" cut into the top to release the sound. Used to play or accompany a wide variety of music, from classical to techno, and even rock.
by Kristen August 10, 2003
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Violina

All the finer things of life and beauties of nature are an inspiration to you and you are attracted to the mysteries of nature.

Difficulty in expression results in your being too positive, blunt, and candid in speech and although you are easily offended by others, you do not show it.

You crave affection and understanding, but rarely find it as others do not understand you and accuse you of being cool and aloof.

The average person would never realize the true depth of your nature.
Although the name Violina creates an interest in the deeper aspects of life, we emphasize that it causes a blunt expression that alienates others.
Hey Violina! come here!!

-Can you lend me a violin..
by B.W. December 6, 2012
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Tiny Violin

When someone is complaining about something that is dumb, doesn’t matter, or you just don’t care about at all
Becky: Omg my mom wouldn’t let me go over to kyle’s house yesterday because she’s afraid we’ll fuck she’s such a bitch omg

Me: Tiny Violins Becky
by Blooooooooo December 4, 2019
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Sly Violin

The act of secretly masturbating, either under the desk or in the toilet, while at work or in a library.
John: Where have you been?
Dave: Just had a sly violin in the loo.
by M, D & A April 18, 2008
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violin

you people suck. violins are beautiful if you actaully devote some time and effort to playing it.
my violin is worth more than your BMW and your Lamborgini you morons
by orc dork October 19, 2003
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