To be left with the cheque. Typically at a restaurant, and in unexpected circumstances.
Similar to dining and dashing.
Common forms: mittlered, mittlering
A man, usually in his mid 20s to early 30s, who has seen far too many days of service and too few days of respite. While noble in countenance and vigorous in spirit, busy days of indentured servitude to the machine have laid bare the soul of the mitter, reducing a once fine man into a belligerent tyrant. Special care must be taken when dealing with a mitter, lest ye be cut to the quick...
Dylan: "I heard that Brett is coming home for the holidays! Haven't seen him in a while... How's he been doing?"
Ben: "Terrible Dylan. I spoke to him the other day and he nearly bit my head off! Kept grumbling about his coworkers and all the drama at his job. Poor guy..."
Dylan: "Sounds like he's being a mitter. Ah well, let's make sure he has an enjoyable time off, eh?"
Ben: "You said it!"
Someone who is ambitious, outgoing, passionate and handsome. Someone who will try to sweep you off your feet and try to impress you with his charms. He is a gentlemen and loves to have fun in his life. He is a hard worker and appreciates those who do the same. He is respectful to most people around him.
Person A: That guy right there...he is a hard worker and outgoing too. Is there a name for people like him?
Person B: Yeah, in French they call him a Mitteran.