The term 'mutton dressed as lamb' was first used in the journal of social gossip that Mrs Frances Calvert compiled in 1811, and is possibly attributed to the then Prince of Wales (later George IV). At a musical evening, the Prince was asked whether he did not think some girl pretty. He reputedly answered, “Girl! Girls are not to my taste. I don't like lamb; but mutton dressed like lamb!”
In this case, ‘dressing’ refers to the preparation of food before cooking. The implication in 'dressed as lamb' is that the woman has prepared herself for a romantic encounter. 'Mutton dressed as lamb' was originally a disparaging description of a woman aiming to deceive men into believing she was younger than she really was; back then it was an economic necessity for a woman to marry while still of childbearing age.
Nowadays it refers exclusively to a woman who is deluded and thinks herself attractive in clothes, jewellery and make-up usually worn by those much younger. She’s probably looked in the mirror and thinks herself sex on legs, but she merely proves that eyesight deteriorates with age.
In this case, ‘dressing’ refers to the preparation of food before cooking. The implication in 'dressed as lamb' is that the woman has prepared herself for a romantic encounter. 'Mutton dressed as lamb' was originally a disparaging description of a woman aiming to deceive men into believing she was younger than she really was; back then it was an economic necessity for a woman to marry while still of childbearing age.
Nowadays it refers exclusively to a woman who is deluded and thinks herself attractive in clothes, jewellery and make-up usually worn by those much younger. She’s probably looked in the mirror and thinks herself sex on legs, but she merely proves that eyesight deteriorates with age.
“Look at that stupid old slapper dressed exactly like her daughter! What a sad act!”
“Yeah! Mutton dressed as lamb is about as sexy as a kick in the nuts.”
“Yeah! Mutton dressed as lamb is about as sexy as a kick in the nuts.”
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The sensitive, much-beleaguered, long-haired school teacher from Beavis and Butthead. His efforts to seamlessly integrate a hippie sensibility while taking on the role of the modern school teacher/authority figure could often lead to interesting consequences.
Mr. Van Driessen, as his students called him, sometimes tried to inspire them and enrich their learning experience through the use of song, which often seemed to lead him into some kind of trouble. He wrote such campfire tunes as "Men Have Feelings, Too" and "Touch a Mountain".
During one field trip, the students were becoming restless during the bus ride so he decided to calm them down with a performance of the second song mentioned, which became sadly prophetic as the bus driver made a, shall we say, confidently sudden stop and Mr. Van Driessen and his guitar were thrown mid-song through the windshield of the school bus and down a treacherous cliff.
He was later recovered by medics and brought up by helicopter although unfortunately not escaping many cuts and bruises brought on from the 100 ft+ descent.
Mr. Van Driessen, as his students called him, sometimes tried to inspire them and enrich their learning experience through the use of song, which often seemed to lead him into some kind of trouble. He wrote such campfire tunes as "Men Have Feelings, Too" and "Touch a Mountain".
During one field trip, the students were becoming restless during the bus ride so he decided to calm them down with a performance of the second song mentioned, which became sadly prophetic as the bus driver made a, shall we say, confidently sudden stop and Mr. Van Driessen and his guitar were thrown mid-song through the windshield of the school bus and down a treacherous cliff.
He was later recovered by medics and brought up by helicopter although unfortunately not escaping many cuts and bruises brought on from the 100 ft+ descent.
Mr. Van Driessen asked the students to sit in a circle in a group exercise to help them to appreciate and respect each other's feelings.
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Maulana Diesel is a corrupt politician who lives of immoral earnings with a commission agenda, backhanders and kickbacks from Diesel smuggling, applying for contracts/permits for sale of Diesel and allocating plots of land for group family members and political party members. He was also involved in several scandals including wikileaks votes for sale and asking for US backing.
Maulana Diesel is often called Diesel for short as his commission rates also fluctuates and varies with the price of Diesel. Maulana Diesel is usually outspoken, ruthless and venomous with contempt. His political party is the faction JUI although it is not clear if he is a cleric or politician. He is also very vociferous in the National Assembly and Parliament and due to the nature of his portray of an Islamic image, grey beard and background has never been challenged. He also has a complete disregard for women and publicly offends and insults the role of women.
Maulana Diesel is a corrupt politician who lives of immoral earnings with a commission agenda, backhanders and kickbacks from Diesel smuggling, applying for contracts/permits for sale of Diesel and allocating plots of land for group family members and political party members. He was also involved in several scandals including wikileaks votes for sale and asking for US backing.
Maulana Diesel is often called Diesel for short as his commission rates also fluctuates and varies with the price of Diesel. Maulana Diesel is usually outspoken, ruthless and venomous with contempt. His political party is the faction JUI although it is not clear if he is a cleric or politician. He is also very vociferous in the National Assembly and Parliament and due to the nature of his portray of an Islamic image, grey beard and background has never been challenged. He also has a complete disregard for women and publicly offends and insults the role of women.
Maulana Diesel has said: “the rule of a woman is haram”
Entire stadium erupts shouting: “Diesel, Diesel, Diesel” as a reference to Maulana Diesel.
Entire stadium erupts shouting: “Diesel, Diesel, Diesel” as a reference to Maulana Diesel.
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Get the dress sweats mug.A slang term or euphemism for "dating" originated from the Taiwanese dub of The Owl House, where Amity says "我們盛裝出遊吧!" which translates to "Let's dress up and travel together!"
The dub has been ridiculed and memed on so much that it has now become a meme in the Owl House fandom and is spreading to other cartoon fandoms.
The dub has been ridiculed and memed on so much that it has now become a meme in the Owl House fandom and is spreading to other cartoon fandoms.
Amity: "Let's dress up and travel together!"
Luz: "Noooo.... I was so ready."
Amity: "I'm sorry, I'm sorry, you can say it."
Luz: "Amity Blight, let's dress up and travel together!"
Amity: "Yes!"
Luz: "Okay!"
Luz: "Noooo.... I was so ready."
Amity: "I'm sorry, I'm sorry, you can say it."
Luz: "Amity Blight, let's dress up and travel together!"
Amity: "Yes!"
Luz: "Okay!"
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Wait...hold up..whats that? A locomotive? A bulldozer? A stampede of buffalo? Godzillas tail?? No its freakin Ang DIESEL!!!
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