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Carte Diem

A phrase used frequently by shoppers that means to embrace the moment.... to seize the deal on that tonal tracksuit... to put that exclusive sneaker drop in your cart... to enjoy the good things now and in the future.
"OMG did you hear about the deal Dave got on his new sneakers?"
"yeah - he totally Carte Diem'd!"
Carte Diem by Afterpay August 9, 2021
Related Words

carte blanche

I gave my boyfriend carte blanche. He can fuck me anyway he wants.
carte blanche by GSPOT1 March 8, 2007

carte blanche

Carte blanche literally means "blank check." It is a term used when person A does a favor for person B and in return requests carte blanche (aka, a promised favor in the future.) Just like a blank check can be any amount, carte blanche could could be any range of favors.
Sawyer: Help me track this boar
Kate: Ok but you have to give me something
Sawyer: What?
Kate: carte blanche
carte blanche by JLip December 6, 2005

carte blanc 

term to describe the short-term separation of a set of lovers. when 'carte blanc' is called by either person, both of the people in the relationship are free to do whatever, and more so whoever, they wish. it is different from 'talking time off' or a separation, break-up, etc... in that the possibility of negative consequences are slim.
My girlfriend called carte blanc this week, so I can have fun fucking whoever I want, and she will do the same.
carte blanc by touchmystone June 24, 2009

Carte D'or 

A slang name for the female genitalia i.e. vagina
Gonnae shut your Carte D'or, yer causin a draft!
Carte D'or by Tony McCaffery October 16, 2004

Carte Blanche

A situational term. This can take place in either a home with multiple roommates or an office with several coworkers. The first roommate/coworker that goes into the bathroom in the morning to lay down the first dump of the day has "carte blanche". Meaning that he/she has a blank canvas to do his work on and therefor set the tone for the day's defacation.
Keller ate tacos last night, I'm glad I got into the office early this morning to get the carte blanche.
Carte Blanche by Rhody Furor October 25, 2008