Put on Clams

The 2016 equivalent of the mid-late 2000s phrase "you got served". For one to be put on clams, they must be showed up by somebody who is considered of lesser ability (i.e. an underdog).

The phrase's origin is unclear but it did originate from the suburban town of Montville, NJ. The thought process behind the phrase seems to tie into the nature of clams to be served as an appetizer (i.e. clams casino) on a platter for group consumption. In this example, it points to somebody being put out in the open to be picked on by a multitude of bystanders.

Mark, the tiniest kid in the school, just stuffed Rob's (the varsity basketball captain) shot in gym class. ROB JUST GOT PUT ON CLAMS

by Jgo55 November 17, 2016

shuck the clams

A medical term that means when your doctor is skilled in the art of surgery. You are lucky he said that.

Before my operation my doctor told me "don't worry i shuck the clams often"

by Kkllpony February 20, 2017

In the clams mouth

Being in a very bad situation

Hey did you study for the test? No, did you? No, oh man were in the clams mouth now!

by Twiisted February 8, 2019

I thought this was a classy party

The phrase “I thought this was a classy party”, popularized on X from a video recording from The Real Housewives of Orange County, is an expression of surprise or disappointment, indicating that the speaker expected the event to be sophisticated or elegant, but has found aspects of it to be inappropriate or lacking in refinement.

Pronunciation:
/aɪ θɔ t ðɪs wəz ə ˈklæsi ˈpɑ rti/

Guest 1: (surprised) “What’s going on with the karaoke machine?”

Guest 2: (frustrated) “I know, right? I thought this was a classy party.”

by Jty2076 May 27, 2024