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adj. When one appears more physically attractive that usual and thinner in figure or outline.

Can be used to describe both males and females.
Wow! You look really svelte with that dress on.

With that tux? Man, you're svelte!
svelte by Gilbert March 31, 2004
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When a woman is thin but carries much in her trunk.
“Svelte. She thick and thin at the same time” - Marvel's Luke Cage on Netflix
Svelte by Pharaohcious October 5, 2018
An adjective describing anything cool, hip, or generally awesome, replacing Paris Hilton's already tired "that's hot".
That shirt is sooo svelte.
We went to a mad svelte party, yo; that shit was off the wall.
svelte by da j-crew July 29, 2005
Not a real world despite what certain Marylanders think
Madeleine, svelte is not a word.
svelte by gw11 April 25, 2008
smart, witty, and has BS deflector field
"it doesn't matter how much BS they fling at svelte, she deflects it"
svelte by john March 9, 2004
adj. When a woman is thick and thin at the same time.
Damn shawty you svelte!

Thanks babe!
svelte by AnnasDefinitions June 24, 2018

Confederate Svelte 

Used to describe one who would be embarassed to wear spandex in a weight obsessed city such as Los Angeles, but who would pass as relatively thin in regions of the southeastern United States.
Herman Goering fell into the Confederate Svelte category
Confederate Svelte by Zippy April 22, 2005
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Failure Shower 

When you fail at something in life (eg. failing an exam or not getting a job), go home and spend an hour just standing in the shower, propping yourself up against the wall with your eyes on your feet.
Caleb knew the only thing to do after he didnt get prefect was take a failure shower.
Failure Shower by Vikingnz October 27, 2009
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