It means a cap and a cover for hot or cold drinks. Therefore, people can hold those drinks without being hurt.
by Ryanking December 2, 2017

The act of taking ones thumb, rubbing it between the ball sack or vagina and asshole. Then rubbing said thumb onto upper lip, leaving a residue to be smelt for an extended period of time.
Dennis: Dude! Why did you just put your hand in your pants and rub your lip?
Mac: I gave myself a thumb sleeve, I needed to know what I’m dealing with down there
Mac: I gave myself a thumb sleeve, I needed to know what I’m dealing with down there
by The Golden God666 January 12, 2019

N. A service member, particularly in the armed forces (Army, Marines, police officer, etc.) who has not yet elapsed enough experience to earn a rank insignia from deployment or tenured employment.
Rita: Now you listen here, slick sleeve - the only thing you have on that uniform of yours is a badge and I will have it by the end of the day if you act out.
Probie: Yes, ma'am.
Probie: Yes, ma'am.
by insulatedpotato June 27, 2023

When you spill something and try to wipe it with your sleeve before giving up and leaving before you get caught
Graham: bro I was at starbys yesterday and totally biffed drinking my machiatto so I had to pull the ol’ sleeve & leave
Johnny Snakeguns: shut up city boy
Johnny Snakeguns: shut up city boy
by Johnny Thumb-Balls January 21, 2020

A term used by weight lifters. Meaning to workout your upper arm muscles to fill the sleeves of your shirt.
by SCOUPZ September 12, 2019


Tattoos that begin below the elbows and extend down onto the hands. A quick, cheap way to make everyone think you're covered in tattoos.
I thought that guy was all tatted up until I saw him in the locker room, they were just Jersey sleeves.
by vnjersgn May 20, 2015
