It's a real thing.
Deli ears refers to someone who always listens to conversations in which he/she wasn't invited.
Many academics believe it's etymology is rooted in people who sit in deli restaurants all day and listen to people around them speak; however, this isn't true. It's beginning, as with all evil things, can be traced back to Oxford University.
After the British subjugated India, they set up a provincial government in New Delhi. They encouraged natives to bring back any word of rebellion. One such native, called Tom, was instrumental in stopping uprisings against the British authority. For his deeds, Oxford named the ability to listen to other conversation "Deli Ears," because Tom had ears that looked like sliced turkey.
The term all but died out until a small cult in Long Island revived it.
Deli ears refers to someone who always listens to conversations in which he/she wasn't invited.
Many academics believe it's etymology is rooted in people who sit in deli restaurants all day and listen to people around them speak; however, this isn't true. It's beginning, as with all evil things, can be traced back to Oxford University.
After the British subjugated India, they set up a provincial government in New Delhi. They encouraged natives to bring back any word of rebellion. One such native, called Tom, was instrumental in stopping uprisings against the British authority. For his deeds, Oxford named the ability to listen to other conversation "Deli Ears," because Tom had ears that looked like sliced turkey.
The term all but died out until a small cult in Long Island revived it.
by NotFromSomalia January 31, 2016
by Sixpack Amaru July 19, 2006
by phishtweezer June 8, 2009
most commonly found in metro canada , specifically the deli department (hense the name the deli guy). has piercing blue eyes and is so hot. he typically won't talk to u but that's ok he still likes you, just convince urself that. the deli guy is a mysterious figure and prolly u don't know his name. but let me tell u he is so hot and has the nicest voice in his department (see dan from produce for more department tea). The deli guy even says goodbye to his future girlfriend whilst he's on the phone with his current one. so cute 🥺🥺
by danfromproduce June 20, 2020
1.Fuck ham nigga i'm bout to bring out the whole damn deli on em.
2. Bruh I'm bout to go deli on these niggas real talk.
2. Bruh I'm bout to go deli on these niggas real talk.
by THExTxMo January 29, 2010
Deli-worker: "Hey boss, there's a fly in the fridge, I've dropped coffee on the floor and there's fifteen people wanting two slices of ham each. What should I do?!"
Deli-boss: "Leave me alone you useless twat! I can't deal with all this deli-strife today! I'm going for a fag."
Deli-boss: "Leave me alone you useless twat! I can't deal with all this deli-strife today! I'm going for a fag."
by Markpj May 4, 2007
"The Dely Apple's habitat is often filled with nacho cheese Doritos and emptied Big Gulp containers."
by Mintymint November 9, 2003