Advocating a political or philosophical position, and/or taking up a public cause, from a position of vanity, for the primary purpose of demonstrating your conformity with fashionable pop culture values.
Angela's sudden advocacy for the local pet shelter was mostly an exercise in public relations and virtue signalling. She had never much cared for dogs and cats before, but she instinctively understood teary-eyed public support for defenseless animals generally said something good about her as a person.
by Okie G.L. June 2, 2016
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An abbreviation of the term significant other, less unwieldy, used to refer to someone who is more than a boyfriend or girlfriend, but not yet a husband or a wife--usually a co-habitating lover, with whom one shares a long-term sexual relationship. May be also be used as a gender-neutral term of reference for a same-sex partner.
An abbreviation of the term significant other, less unwieldy, used to refer to someone who is more than a boyfriend or girlfriend, but not yet a husband or a wife--usually a co-habitating lover, with whom one shares a long-term sexual relationship. May be also be used as a gender-neutral term of reference for a same-sex partner.
"This is my Signo, Zachary."
"Why don't you meet us for dinner, and bring your Signo if you'd like."
"Why don't you meet us for dinner, and bring your Signo if you'd like."
by Doctor Derek Faux February 25, 2008
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I signed the contract.
A: Hey Mike!! Why don't we have a couple of beer tonight!
B: Sorry, I can't. I signed the contract!
A: Hey Mike!! Why don't we have a couple of beer tonight!
B: Sorry, I can't. I signed the contract!
by Allan García February 4, 2009
Get the I signed the contract. mug.Your ESP is the person you love, choose to spend time with, share all thoughts and feelings with , and occasionally even finish the sentences of. There is a certain amount of ESP (extra sensory perception) to all truly meaningful relationships. Your ESP is invaluable as you navigate life.
I am attending the show with my ESP (exceedingly significant partner) . She said "Yes" before I even asked her to go with me.
by ElCommissioner December 3, 2019
Get the ESP (exceedingly significant partner) mug.A Slang Word Meaning "Vouch", When You Get Someone A Job Where You Work. If The Person Is Working Out Then The "Co-Signer" Usually Takes Credit For The Employee's Success(Behind Their Back Usually).
Justin: "Holy Shit, My's Like The Best Employee We Got, Including Myself, Look All The Work He Did Last Night By Himself!"
Tommy: "Yeah, That's Right I Co-Signed That Kid."
Tommy: "Yeah, That's Right I Co-Signed That Kid."
by Ibble February 27, 2005
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D: I want a new roommate not a third boyfriend! I didn't sign up for this!
Jack: Okay chill out queer-bait.
D: I want a new roommate not a third boyfriend! I didn't sign up for this!
Jack: Okay chill out queer-bait.
by Rex Kwon Do Dojo December 7, 2010
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