Shirley Temple 

1. Known for her golden curls, dimpled smile and bright brown eyes Shirley Temple 1928-2014 (aka Shirley Temple Black) was an American child actress, singer, dancer and US ambassador who appeared in more than 50 motion pictures in her long career as a childstar. She was the number one box office star four years in a row, and is the youngest Oscar winner ever.

2. A type of non alcoholic drink for children typically made with lemon lime soda and grenadine syrup served with a cherry on top.

That kid has real talent, just like Shirley Temple!

Shirley Temple by Deter Dan April 11, 2017

dimpled shirley temple 

A shirley temple with a raspberry liquor, of your choice, added in.

Hey girl, make me a dimpled shirley temple.

dimpled shirley temple by LAURENANDCHELSEA May 11, 2006

The Shirley Temple Effect 

The Shirley Temple Effect occurs when one person at the table orders a Shirley Temple and everyone else orders one/changes their drink order to a Shirley Temple as well.

Person 1: “I’ll have a Coke”
Waiter to Person 2: “and for you?”

Person 2: I’ll have a Shirley Temple

Person 3: ooo I’ll also have a Shirley Temple
Person 1: Can I actually change my Coke to a Shirley Temple?

Waiter: Ah yes, the Shirley Temple Effect

The Shirley Temple Effect by Mirabeats January 18, 2023

Pass the Shirley Temple 

A phrase that is used inplace of asking permission to perform a handjob on a person.

Would you pass the Shirley Temple?

Pass the Shirley Temple by Face Stabber March 9, 2005

shirley temple 

A non-alcoholic drink consisting of sprite/other limey softdrink and cherry syrup. With ice. And a cherry or two thrown in. They're really good.

You're too young to get drunk and have a hangover, Billy! Go get a Shirley Temple!

shirley temple by Laura December 29, 2003

Dirty Shirley Temple 

Any type of cocktail or non-alcoholic beverage containing Rohypnol (roofies) or a cheaper substitute. It is used for the sole purpose of sexual assault, often on men.

Roger wasn't getting lucky last night so he gave some guy a dirty shirley temple and took advantage of him in the restroom.

Dirty Shirley Temple by mixologist1 August 20, 2016

shirley temple complex 

an idea that children get that if they arent perfect they arent worth it. they constantly compare themselves to famous children, i.e. shirley temple, and have a feeling of inadequacy when they dont measure up.

most likely if you can look around and find a young child with self esteem issues, they are suffering from a shirley temple complex.

shirley temple complex by thispseudonymsucks January 22, 2014