English Explanatory Dictionary

Silent Sam

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A person who seldom or never speaks; a taciturn or unresponsive individual.
  2. A machine, device, etc. which operates without making noticeable sound.
  3. A mixed alcoholic beverage, usually containing vodka, a cola soft drink, and other ingredients.
noun
  1. Alternative form of Silent Sam.

Pronunciation

/ˌsaɪlənt ˈsæm/ en-au-Silent Sam.ogg

Word forms

Silent Sam Silent Sams

Etymology

From silent (“speechless, mute”) + Sam (“a diminutive of male given name Samuel”). From ante 1920.

Related words

Alibi Ike Dapper Dan dismal Dora doubting Thomas dreamy Daniel fancy Dan Gentleman Jim gloomy Gus good-time Charlie lazy Lawrence nervous Nellie nervous Purvis plain Jane slick Rick sneaky Pete
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