Noun. A representation made, usually in advertising, that sounds impressive, but is effectively meaningless.
Based on the claim that all toothpaste ads make, i.e. 70% more effective (than brushing without toothpaste).
Based on the claim that all toothpaste ads make, i.e. 70% more effective (than brushing without toothpaste).
They said I could save hundreds of dollars per year on my car insurance, but that was compared to someone who never shops around, and has had the same policy for 10 years. It's always cheaper to switch to any other insurance company after a couple of years, so it was a total toothpaste promise.
by Werdenschmidt February 7, 2021
Get the Toothpaste promise mug.a ring a boy gets a girl as a way of saying he truly loves her and promises her a forever.
a ring before marriage until the couple is old enough
a ring before marriage until the couple is old enough
bob: i got my girl a promise ring and proposed in front of the whole school and made a promise speech while on one knee
dan: good for you my guy
dan: good for you my guy
by urmominmybeddd69 January 15, 2022
Get the promise ring mug.A promise you would like to make but due to a lack of experience or tools cannot, so you leave it as a Promise in Progress
by Equilib April 17, 2018
Get the Promise in Progress mug.A promise where you kiss your thumbs and put your pinks together and touch your thumbs after. These promises can never be broken. It's a sign of trust and respect between each other.
by Gus w. November 16, 2021
Get the Kiss promise mug.the manifestation of fervent enthusiasm and elevated expectations within an individual or group, which, regrettably, culminates in a sense of disillusionment and letdown when the anticipated outcomes or promises fail to materialize as expected. This emotional journey from elevated hope to the deflation of expectations can leave those involved feeling disheartened, as the initial excitement fosters an optimistic outlook that ultimately remains unfulfilled.
by Trey515 July 19, 2023
Get the Paterson Promise mug.Pimp: Do you wanna work for me? *holding a wad of $100 notes*
Prostitute: Yeah I guess *looking at the money*
Pimp: Okay but you have to do something first...
Prostitute: *looking confused* what do you want me to do?
Pimp: *Holds out his little finger* Pimpy promise me that you will stay with me forever
Prostitute: Okay
*them both singing together* Pimpy promise, never brake a promise, if you do you have to suck my weener.
Prostitute: Yeah I guess *looking at the money*
Pimp: Okay but you have to do something first...
Prostitute: *looking confused* what do you want me to do?
Pimp: *Holds out his little finger* Pimpy promise me that you will stay with me forever
Prostitute: Okay
*them both singing together* Pimpy promise, never brake a promise, if you do you have to suck my weener.
by Weener Woman March 18, 2020
Get the Pimpy Promise mug.Quoting someone a large time range for something to occur, even though it will probably happen much sooner.
I always have to tell my customers that they'll get an e-mail within 24-48 hours, even though they get it immediately.
Ah, a good ol' bureaucratic promise. You just know that one person didn't get that e-mail within 30 seconds and they were pissed; so now, you have to tell everyone they'll get it within 24-48 hours.
Ah, a good ol' bureaucratic promise. You just know that one person didn't get that e-mail within 30 seconds and they were pissed; so now, you have to tell everyone they'll get it within 24-48 hours.
by JerMead July 24, 2018
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