Chicago promise

Certain people like giving out promises without the intent of carrying them out. For some reason, a significant amount of such people populates Chicago. This kind of people is called bullshitters, and the kind of bullshit promises they give out is called a Chicago promise.

-- This dude said he'll bring over some molly this Friday.

-- You sure it wasn't a Chicago promise?

by othra May 13, 2024

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Welsch promise

Old Welsch custom of giving a gift of food with one serving missing.
The “Promise” of the gesture was that this gift would not be given if it were not at least good enough for the person giving the gift. The missing serving was presumed to be used to confirm the quality of the item and evaluate possible improvements.
The custom is thought to have originated in the mid-seventeenth century.

We did not understand why our Thanksgiving turkey only had one wing until my grandfather explained the custom of the Welsch promise, and it’s purpose of honoring his guests.

by Juan Moore Beer October 18, 2023

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Facebook Promise

When one promises goods and services as a kindly gesture without expecting something in return but doesn't follow through.

Dude he wasn't suppose to accept my offer. It was a Facebook promise. It's the thought that counts

by The oll knowing September 6, 2020

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the promised Neverland season 2

The second season of the anime The Promised Neverland aka. something that never happened and will hopefully never happen again. The worst thing to ever exist (besides Boruto) and it will never be mentioned again.

Meg: *pulls out gun* You will now be a the promised Neverland season 2
Johnny: NO! I DON'T WANT TO DISSAPEAR.

by yup-giver January 22, 2025

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