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Close but no cigar
When you come close to something but don't quite get there.
Just short of success
This phrase originated in the 1920's. Fair grounds would give cigars away as prizes. Prizes were more aimed at the adults then vs. children like they are now. The fair workers would shout out "close but no cigar".... The first written documentation of this word appeared in the 1930's and then became a common phrase.
Just short of success
This phrase originated in the 1920's. Fair grounds would give cigars away as prizes. Prizes were more aimed at the adults then vs. children like they are now. The fair workers would shout out "close but no cigar".... The first written documentation of this word appeared in the 1930's and then became a common phrase.
You finish second in a race
A friend asks how you did
You tell them "I finished in second place, close but no cigar"
A friend asks how you did
You tell them "I finished in second place, close but no cigar"
Close but no cigar by BBJ24 June 6, 2015
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cegar • Cesar • cedar • cedar rapids • ceara • Cedar Point • cagar • Cedarburg • cesare • cesar salad
cezara
The enchanting name “Cezara” is taken from one of the greatest Roman kings, Ceazer. Cezara is a bad ass bitch who doesn’t take things lightly and is easily angered. Cezara gives many chances to people, often too many, which lead to her being taken for granted. Although Cezara can be very kind and affectionate, she many times has 2 sides. Nonetheless, in the end Cezara is a very determined person and will fight for what she believes.
Cezara is so nice.
cezara by Jenner29052004 January 3, 2018
Cedarville, NJ
Cedarville, NJ aka "Skeeterville" is a shit-hole located in Lawrence Twp aka " Lawless" Twp in cumberland county New Jersey. It's shitty hall is run by part time employees that won't even live in the town they work in. The scoundrel members who dictate their whimsies upon the townsfolk are made up of egotistical ass-holes owning business interests in the area. " Skeeterville" is swarming with mosquitoes and any other type of insects that bite. Its the type of place that if you blink while driving you already went thru it and has more hunting clubs than women.
A young couple from Illville, NJ were looking to buy a home and their realtor mentioned there were homes available in Cedarville, NJ to which the buyers commented, " Awesome, it sure would be nice living in a town with no cops."
Cedarville, NJ by jpg3 December 14, 2010
Cedar Point Speed
A fast walk. The act of walking quickly from coaster in coaster in cedar point to beat those who are simply walking. Cedar point speed is the fastest speed you can get around the park since running is prohibited.
Girl: "Why are you running?"
Guy: "I'm not running, I'm on cedar point speed. I want to beat those kids to the top thrill dragster"
Guy: "I'm not running, I'm on cedar point speed. I want to beat those kids to the top thrill dragster"
Cedar Point Speed by binksy2KX March 9, 2010
Human Cigarette Butt
Human Cigarette Butt by The #1 Joker October 7, 2012
going out for cigarettes
A popular euphemism for a parent (usually the Dad) walking out and abandoning their kids/family, where the abandonment takes place under the cover of a harmless, non-suspicious errand like going to get cigarettes.
going out for cigarettes by Luketheforce December 31, 2017
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square grouper by slipsheet November 6, 2004
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Bunhead
A girl who does ballet and only talks about ballet. Her schedule is filled with dance classes which does not allow her to do any other activity.
trucker's tan
A sunburn or suntan focused on the left arm. It is caused by the left side of the body being the only half that gets exposed to sunlight while driving. Presumably, it would be located on the right side of the body in countries where they drive on the left side of the road.
trucker's tan by population361 May 30, 2006
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Every time I walk into the toy aisle, I catch myself kidulting over the latest action figures and LEGO sets!
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Boffin
British slang for a scientist or technical expert, esp . when the speaker is not certain of the expert’s specific field of study. Not necessarily derogatory, but typically used by persons without a technical background. In the US, the equivalent would be “egghead”, “squint”, or “geek.”
Origin of the word is unknown. Started sometime in World War 2. Given the typical evolution of British slang, could easily have started because what these experts did was confusing or “baffling” to the common person.
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Pee Calculus
When you have to pee in a movie but don’t want to miss anything, and must do the following mental equation: will the amount I have to pee cause enough discomfort to diminish my attention capacity for the remainder of the movie to an extent which is greater than the amount of the movie I would miss by making a mad dash to the restroom.
Pee Calculus by anorlondo October 1, 2026
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