A ring a boy gives a girl, usually in college, to signify he intends on marrying her, but that they’ll wait until they’re older. Usually a very simple ring (for broke college students), with a little heart in some way. Can be very romantic.
Boy: “I love you, I got you this promise ring to show we’re gonna get married as soon as we graduate and I have the money to get you a real one”
Gilr: “Omg, I love you! Thank you!”
Gilr: “Omg, I love you! Thank you!”
by catrec November 24, 2017
Get the Promise Ring mug.In British English, "on a promise" simply means that you have arranged to or at least expect to have sex with someone in the near future - usually your regular partner.
Sorry, Dave. No drinks for me tonight. The wife found the handcuffs we used on our weddin' night, so it looks like I'm on a promise, know what I mean?
by a japanese lady's plaything December 26, 2008
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Joe: Ay, you promised you would help me on my assignment
Chris: Dat was a pie crust promise so don't even trip.
Chris: Dat was a pie crust promise so don't even trip.
by C.J.1216 March 6, 2008
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Get the promise mug.A party which is thrown if someone doesn’t believe in marriage or being the center of attention at a wedding, but still wants to celebrate being committed to each other for a very long time.
He proposed to her with a promise ring so instead of a traditional wedding, they’re going to all have a promise party.
by Holifeterms July 4, 2018
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A promise made to be broken, usually through self-delusion, like a junkie saying he just needs one more hit before going straight.
Bob: Man, I got trashed last night. I'm never drinking like that again.
Ted: Ya right, that's a junkie's promise.
Ted: Ya right, that's a junkie's promise.
by b s d December 15, 2008
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