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wooden kimono

coffin. invented/ polularized by Tom Waits.
have you seen Jimmy?

man, you haven't heard? Jimmy is in a wooden kimono these days, 6 feet under.
by s c p May 10, 2005
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open the kimono

A 1990's phrase that means that everyone should share data. There should be no secrets between those in the meeting. As in a Japanese wife showing her husband her naked body by opening her silk robe or kimono.
If we’re going to make any progress with this new standard, we’re going to make sure everyone agrees to open the kimono and not withhold any information.
by RadioRay September 24, 2005
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Do You Wear Michiko's Kimono?

The secret (not really) term for asking for the Identity V Stageplay from someone.
Person A:"So, do you wear Michiko's kimono?"
Person B:"Yes, would you like to try it on?"
OR
Person A: "So, do you wear Michiko's kimono?"
Person B: "No, I wear Jack's top-hat sorry"
by Josephsmami October 22, 2020
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My Kimono

Used to refer to the Japanese boy that you enjoy looking at the most when he is in hearing distance.

The second favorite boy becomes "my spare kimono"

Also used to refer to said Japanese boy around people who are not aware of your desire and would otherwise use this information against you.
"Yeah, my kimono?"
-points behind self discreetly-
"Right behind me."

"I haven't seen my kimono in awhile..."

"That one's my spare kimono"
by Merochan January 15, 2009
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kimono

a cool robe originating in Japan. It's usually made of silk and feels like heaven! They have existed for thousands of years in some form and are so cool!

Kimonos will get you waved through the security at JapanFest and and get PPL asking you questions like you're some important person, and they'll want to tak epics of you.

There are many different types of kimono with different names.
I went to Japanfest wearing a kimono. It was OSM
by Neb July 27, 2004
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open kimono

(adj.) - A business marketing plan that allows consumers to know what's behind the entire operation, with no secrets kept inside the proverbial kimono
"The new e-reader runs on an open kimono strategy, and sales are going through the roof."

-- overheard at a watercooler at Tokyo computer firm
by PRwiz101 August 29, 2009
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kimono dragon

A rather dodgy woman in a bathrobe. Notable usually for her sexually rapacious behavior.
She may look professional in a suit, but watch out: when she gets home she's a total kimono dragon.
by scouter January 17, 2008
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