moderately modest

A term coined by the Australian tiktoker, @sarahbada_, to describe fashion that can include tops that cover the breast to mid stomach and bottoms that can go up to just above the knee or to mid thigh. However these requirements are loosely used as comprises are made often, eg. a crop top and show more stomach is the bottoms are high waisted or a dress can be backless if the entire front is covered.

Talia: Wow, I think this top would look nice on you! Do you think it fits your style?

Sarah: Yes! It is perfectly moderately modest!

by sonderluvs November 15, 2021

a modest proposal

A Modest Proposal is when somebody suggests that eating babies might not be such a bad idea. This is taken from the satirical book of the same name written by Jonathan Swift in 1729. He frankly suggested that poor people ought to sell their children as food to the upper class in order to stimulate the economy and bring Ireland out of a sort of depression. Here's an excerpt: "A young healthy child well nursed, is, at a year old, a most delicious nourishing and wholesome food, whether stewed, roasted, baked, or boiled; and I make no doubt that it will equally serve in a fricassee, or a ragoust."

Jane- "That infant child looks delicious. I think we should eat him."

John- "That sounds like a modest proposal to me."

by ShaneWood January 13, 2012

modest

Not narcissistic or full of yourself. Humble.

Of clothing: not revealing. Covered up.

- "Me? A great artist? No, I can't accept that title."
- "But you are! You don't have to be so modest."

- "I'm looking for a more modest dress."
- "What's modest?"
- "You know- long skirt, high neckline, long sleeves. Nothing that shows off my breasts or my thighs."
- "I've never seen anything like that."
- "Forget it!"

by Lorelili April 7, 2005

modestyblaise

f.
1) Underworld spy, female James Bond
2) sex goddess

1) She is covert like the best of modestyblaise
2) She is so modestyblaise!

by modestyblaise April 8, 2004

Modest

Something a Karen is not

Guy 1: "Are you modest"

A karen: "yes"

Guy 1: "You're a Karen no you aren't"

by MinecraftPro69 June 23, 2020

modesto

A city in the central valley of California. Specifically, nor cal. Not the best to live, but definitely not the worst place to live either. The houses are too expensive, and the air pollution ranks among the worst in the nation. The population is generally diverse in this city of 200,000. Gained notoriety from the laci peterson case that occurred here. Also within the district of Gary Condit. Hometown of the famous director George Lucas. Has a decent nightlife scene in downtown. The local music scene is also very much alive. The word hella is used here often. Modesto is close to many popular destinations.

Modesto is hella better than Fresno.

by motownstud June 1, 2005

modest mouse

the most awesomest band ever to cross the pacific and land in australia.(if you know geography you'll get that one)

if modest mouse was in a music battle to the death they would win anyone.

by mister mouse July 9, 2003