American Promise 

n. A promise that's expressed by someone who doesn't fully realise the importance of keeping promises they make to someone else. This kind of promise is generally impossible to keep because the promiser has no influence or control over the situation whatsoever. Alternatively, these promises might get broken because the promiser, knowingly or otherwise, lacked the commitment or the know-how/energy/ability to fully see it through.

Derived from American (Hollywood) films and TV shows that contain characters, who make this kind of promise.

Examples of American promises:

1st Character: "Oh, no she's gonna die!"
2nd Characer: "No she's not. She's gonna live. I promise."

"I'll be there - I promise." Howard Langston (Arnold Schwarzenegger - Jingle All The Way), In response to his son, Jamie, asking him to make it to his Karate Class.

American Promise by eXDax July 1, 2008

American promise

A promise that is never seriously considered to be honored or that has never been honored.

Samantha said she'd blow me if I did her term paper, but now she says she lied. Total American promise.

American promise by cunninglinguist666 July 9, 2026

Americano Promise 

Insert 1 pinky into the Vagina and the other pinky into her Anus. Attempt to lock and shake the Pinky's together. If successful while both Pinky's are in connection with each other,whisper into the Vagina "It's you and Me forever or until something better comes along"

I didn't feel bad breaking up with Nikki, years before I had given her an Americano Promise, she knew this day could come, who knew it would be her sister.

Americano Promise by VaginaTestDriver November 26, 2022

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