silent sam
/ˌsaɪlənt ˈsæm/
Word Rarity
Uncommon
Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.23 in modern English
11
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
2
Syllables
8
Unique Chars
Meaning
noun
A mixed alcoholic beverage, usually containing vodka, a cola soft drink, and other ingredients.
Informal
noun
Alternative form of Silent Sam.
Example Sentences
- "But because Pierce has usually avoided the news media and gone about his work in the quiet behind-the-scenes way that brought him eminence as a top New York City litigator, the press has derisively tagged him "Silent Sam.""
- "Now he threw the Silent Sam treatment on me."
- "It's hard to get input from the Silent Sam even with a direct question—this person just doesn't have anything to say."
- "With Silent Sam clients it is important for group leaders to make active and continuous efforts to get them involved in the group."
- ""I've named my new noiseless aeroplane—Army Air Scout—I've named that Silent Sam. Wait until you hear it, or rather, don't hear it, and I think you'll agree with me. Silent Sam for Uncle Sam!""
- "Or if you're a coward, there's Silent Sam ($1950), an automated early-warning safety robot flagman."