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While playing one's cards close to one's chest often refers to secretive behavior, it is nowadays being used as a euphemism for breast binding.

A lesbian or trans man may be referred to as someone who plays their cards close to their chest, especially when one is not sure what pronouns to use.
Oh, that's not a man, that's Hannah. She's got great tits but she's a butch and prefers to play her cards close to her chest.

That's Taylor, he can't play tag with us because he's playing his cards close to his chest and we don't want his lungs collapsing.

I saw Alex at the gym yesterday! It was pretty shocking because she usually plays her cards close to her chest but I guess she just uses a sports bra for working out.

Playing one's cards close to one's chest should be done safely and intermittently.
by King UwU Bean November 9, 2023
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Play

Another word for a dick. Can be used in a public setting, such as work or school. You can ask questions about a dick using the term "play"
Suzy: He looks like he would have a nice play

James: How many pages is your play
Jack: 7
James: Wow, nice.
by Prometheus Whist June 28, 2009
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Playing In Yo Face

This saying is a very widely used proverb and saying in the Black American (Soulaan) community meaning that you are allowing someone to mistreat, manipulate or take advantage of you in some way. Usually repeatedly.
Why are you letting him play in yo face? You know he’s cheating on you and this is the 10th time.

You see how she’s always trying to embarrass you in front box the manager. She’s playing in yo face.
by SoulaaniSpeaks November 26, 2024
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playing for Kansas City

Euphemism for a gay man. From the expression playing for the other team and the 1974 film Blazing Saddles.
“I hired you people to try to get a little track laid, not to jump around like a bunch of Kansas City faggots!”

“He’s not interested in girls, he’s busy playing for Kansas City” *wink wink*
by Willybobjonas123 June 13, 2021
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Playing for Blood

To take a competition or activity so seriously that the participant is not willing to give up until significant bodily harm or death occurs, the final step beyond "playing for keeps".

It implies that the competition or activity in question will have no regard for personal safety, and any rules in regards to it normally in place will be disregarded. If it is a sport of some kind, the sport will be played in the most violent and physical way possible. The competition or activity will not end until one party wins or is physically incapacitated.
Anger: "You better stop flirting with my girlfriend, I play for blood."
Competitiveness: "If you really want to prove your better than I am, we're gonna be playing for blood."
Adrenaline high: "Don't go rock climbing with me unless you play for blood, no anchors, no rope, just us and gravity trying to kill us."
by anonymous November 28, 2025
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Hemorrhoid Play

Sexual play with or involving hemorrhoids, coming from somebody’s anus.
Some partners in sex are into extreme or inherently gross practices; such as Hemorrhoid Play.
by Yakubiangangsta March 20, 2022
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