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King's Shilling

Noun.

Historical definition:

During the Napoleonic wars, due to the lack of able seamen, sailors were recruited (press-ganged) by being paid a sign up fee - 1 King's Shilling.

Reluctant conscripts would be approached by one or more 'recruiters' who would ply them with alcohol until they were totally drunk. They would then hit them over the head with a 'cudgel' and place a King's Shilling in the drunkard's pocket. The inebriate would then be carried on board where they were woken up and convinced that they had joined in good faith. Any argument against the join would be discredited by the discovery of the King's Shilling.

Modern Usage

Discreet gay proposition.
Historical Usage

"I don't know what happened! I was approached by two sailors who got me pissed. Next thing I know I woke up 'in the navy' having received a King's Shilling into my pocket!"

Modern Usage:

"Hello young man, will you let me pay you into the Navy with a King's Shilling?"

OR

"I was only 21 when I received the King's Shilling!"

OR

"I've been approached but am yet to accept the King's Shilling!"
by Tony du Angletere March 13, 2022
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King Kong

The King Kong is what you call a person that has a long slong and You have to congragulate them by saying Whoa you have a King Kong Long Slong Rong Dong Like Mother Fucking Hong Kong
Oh Babe you have a King Kong Long Slong Rong Dong Like Mother Fucking Hong Kong
by King Kong Long Slong March 8, 2021
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King of the Goldfish

A man who lives off of tiny crackers in the shape of a goldfish.
Logan is the King of the Goldfish as you can tell by the empty silver bag & crumbs on his desk.
by Lordoftime25 September 28, 2022
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matress king

Like the mile high club, but in a matress store.
Bro, we banged so hard I am the ultimate matress king.
by spicychivk101 February 20, 2018
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Kings chalice

When a chick drinks the cum out of a used condom
" Hey man, did you get with that chick last night?"

" Sure did bro, she drank out of the Kings chalice"
by Weedgurlie April 1, 2021
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12 to the king

When you accidentally waste money on something that benefits someone else who dont deserve it. can be any number i just thought 12 was funny.
ex: “ Guess that’s 12 to the king, im never seeing again”
by thefreckledasian June 16, 2022
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King’s Ring

Your top gay hook up, who’s arsehole you love pounding like wild animals.
Yeah I miss playing the field, but he’s the king’s ring and I could ride that ass all day.
by Fast cars, wild animals September 26, 2021
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