A short way to say,
pot calling the kettle black
when someone says something about someone, when they are guilty of doing it themselves, also another way to say Hypocrite.
pot calling the kettle black
when someone says something about someone, when they are guilty of doing it themselves, also another way to say Hypocrite.
Ugly Woman: That is the ugliest dogs i have ever seen
Gay Boy: Sure u wanna say that Pot, Kettle, Black.
Gay Boy: Sure u wanna say that Pot, Kettle, Black.
by Mikey GLAM October 14, 2007
This is an idiom with Spanish origin that states that the person you are talking to is calling you something that they themselves are equally as guilty of doing... Thus an example of psychological projection.
This comes from old times when pots and pans were generally black and kettles were generally metallic and reflective. Therefore the pot sees its black reflection in the kettle and thinks that the kettle is black.
This comes from old times when pots and pans were generally black and kettles were generally metallic and reflective. Therefore the pot sees its black reflection in the kettle and thinks that the kettle is black.
Sydney: you always cheat in any card game we play; all you care about is winning
John: Pot Calling Kettle Black!
John: Pot Calling Kettle Black!
by nomusclerussell September 25, 2017
A Perth-based slang, originated from Subiaco, to describe a selfish, stingy but greedy person that often disregards everyone else’s needs.
Staff to Mr. CEO: Hey where is the staff party you mention?
Mr. CEO: It’s Pot Black cos I have used most of the budget towards renovating MY office!!!
Mr. CEO: It’s Pot Black cos I have used most of the budget towards renovating MY office!!!
by Small Cat Group September 30, 2022
A West Perth-based local (Aussie) slang for someone who runs a high revenue business and makes lots of money but is stingy when it comes to staff development and expenses.
Staff to Mr. CEO: Hey where are we going to have our annual celebration this year?
Mr. CEO: It’s going to be Pot Black cos I have allocated most of the budget for this year towards renovating my office!
Mr. CEO: It’s going to be Pot Black cos I have allocated most of the budget for this year towards renovating my office!
by Small Cat Group September 20, 2022