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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?"
by Johnny768 November 5, 2012
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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!
by Garnet March 6, 2013
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carp diem

Fish of the day. According to Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
Buffy was talking with Willow about Latin. Willow mentioned "carpe diem" but Buffy miss-heard it as "carp diem" which she then translated to be "fish of the day(?)".
by Alchemelia May 30, 2008
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Carpe Diem

To go to the bathroom intending a quick whizz, but deciding mid stream to "sieze the day" and roll out a big steamy one.
"Dude, you've been gone for 15 minutes I thought you were taking a piss?"

"Carpe Diem"
by Gilgatronator December 1, 2011
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Carpe Diem

Basically the classy version of YOLO.
Mark: I don't really want to go...

Aaron: C'mon man, carpe diem!
by Mightyguy6969 December 6, 2013
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Carpe Diem

when YOLO is too mainstream.
man 1: Why are you doing that?!
man 2: 'Cause, carpe diem.
by TheComicalCarny April 2, 2014
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Carpe Diem Cras

meaning Seize The Day Tomorrow,
This word is in Latin (The Dead Language) and is associated with Carpe Diem meaning Seize The Day....but Carpe Diem Cras is the exact opposite, sometimes used by procrastinators.
by Double Soul April 1, 2009
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