Old US slang from the 1920s/30s meaning to 'Beat it' 'Scram' 'Move it' 'Get Going' etc. 'Taking a powder' was a commonplace phrase pre-WW2 particularly in the medical field where a doctor would instruct his patient "to take a powder" post assessment.
In American usage, the "powder room" is a euphemism for the ladies lavatory, and the phrase "to powder one's nose" indicates the immediate exit of a lady toward this room. Thus, to "take a powder" is to leave, rather quickly, but with discretion, and without further comment. It appeared in movie and gangster novel lingo in the 1920's.
In American usage, the "powder room" is a euphemism for the ladies lavatory, and the phrase "to powder one's nose" indicates the immediate exit of a lady toward this room. Thus, to "take a powder" is to leave, rather quickly, but with discretion, and without further comment. It appeared in movie and gangster novel lingo in the 1920's.
EXAMPLES:
1) In 1941 song "Let's get away from it all" , Frank Sinatra w/ Tommy Dorsey Sings "....Let's take a powder to Boston for chowder" (ie lets vanish away for a vacation to Boston to eat some chowder)
2) George Raft in the 1939 Film Each Dawn I Die instructs he gangster colleagues to powder after their meeting.
1) In 1941 song "Let's get away from it all" , Frank Sinatra w/ Tommy Dorsey Sings "....Let's take a powder to Boston for chowder" (ie lets vanish away for a vacation to Boston to eat some chowder)
2) George Raft in the 1939 Film Each Dawn I Die instructs he gangster colleagues to powder after their meeting.
by Ted 2016 December 31, 2016
Get the powdermug. A term originating from the 80s to mean cocaine.
Considered old fashioned in the 21st century, used most frequently by cops and older folk.
Considered old fashioned in the 21st century, used most frequently by cops and older folk.
by tttwattt July 16, 2022
Get the Party Powdermug. A variety of the Power Muff, the Powder Room Muff is a woman’s bush that spans over the labia majora, taint, anus and bottom. It is an intermediate level bush that is less cumbersome than the Gorilla Muff, yet still covers the erogenous zones thoroughly enough that one might feel as though they must trek through a forest in order to get to the ladybits which it shields. The Powder Room Muff derives its name from the complication that it creates for maintaining socially acceptable cleanliness standards following trips to the powder room. Those who choose to sport this muff should carry their own wet wipes at all times, else be warned that they are likely to walk around like an old dog with piss and shit matted to their crotches.
Who pissed in your cornflakes?
Boo Boo, when she stuck her dirty Powder Room Muff in my face this morning.
Boo Boo, when she stuck her dirty Powder Room Muff in my face this morning.
by Bebebox January 1, 2012
Get the Powder Room Muffmug. by Miracke whip January 4, 2025
Get the Powder bombmug. its when someone is spoilt, reference to how they are getting baby treatment. (same way how babies get their asses powdered, and everything is being given to them)
powdered ass : its when someone is spoilt, reference to how they are getting baby treatment. (same way how babies get their asses powdered, and everything is being given to them)
Loser 1 :Ajay had pizza again today, just by asking!
Loser 2 :His ass is so powdered bruh..
Loser 1 :Ajay had pizza again today, just by asking!
Loser 2 :His ass is so powdered bruh..
by cheesecursor June 20, 2021
Get the powdered assmug. The act of packing powdered sugar between your butt cheeks and farting directly at an unsuspecting victim. Assailant must be bare assed when attempting this act.
by 50Gunner1984 April 30, 2025
Get the Powdered Donut Suprisemug. When he/she puts pixie stick powder in their mouth and makeout with another person said powder in mouth
by derm w March 18, 2023
Get the Powdered kissmug.