n. A promise that's expressed by someone who doesn't fully realise the importance of keeping promises they make to someone else. This kind of promise is generally impossible to keep because the promiser has no influence or control over the situation whatsoever. Alternatively, these promises might get broken because the promiser, knowingly or otherwise, lacked the commitment or the know-how/energy/ability to fully see it through.
Derived from American (Hollywood) films and TV shows that contain characters, who make this kind of promise.
Derived from American (Hollywood) films and TV shows that contain characters, who make this kind of promise.
Examples of American promises:
1st Character: "Oh, no she's gonna die!"
2nd Characer: "No she's not. She's gonna live. I promise."
"I'll be there - I promise." Howard Langston (Arnold Schwarzenegger - Jingle All The Way), In response to his son, Jamie, asking him to make it to his Karate Class.
1st Character: "Oh, no she's gonna die!"
2nd Characer: "No she's not. She's gonna live. I promise."
"I'll be there - I promise." Howard Langston (Arnold Schwarzenegger - Jingle All The Way), In response to his son, Jamie, asking him to make it to his Karate Class.
by eXDax July 1, 2008

by Adujasty343 June 10, 2025

A guaranteed pinky up your asshole later on.
This is why pinky promises should never be dished out so readily. People out there need to be careful.
This is why pinky promises should never be dished out so readily. People out there need to be careful.
by Humpabalooshka October 27, 2022

by Lies told on true assumptions April 24, 2024

When someone who tends to lie a lot is trying to talk serious for once. A Catmasters promise is a true promise that is never broken.
by Catmaster3 June 17, 2022

A word meaning you will do something when/if you say you will do it or to some people (one direction) words that mean nothing to you.
by Sjbdajxb April 9, 2021
