Definitions
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- noun informal A person who
seldom ornever speaks; ataciturn orunresponsive individual. - noun informal, by extension A machine, device, etc. which operates without making
noticeable sound. - noun informal A mixed
alcoholic beverage , usually containingvodka , acola soft drink , and other ingredients.
Etymologies
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From silent ("speechless, mute") + Sam ("diminutive of male given name Samuel"). From ante 1920.
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Examples
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Some good old unstructured time exploring Franklin Street, checking out Silent Sam, the Davie Poplar, the libraries, the Bell Tower, the Pit ... she would love it.
pit preacher spittle 2007
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