| ← Previous - wear (one) out | wear (one's) heart on (one's) sleeve | wear only a smile - Next → |
Definition of wear (one's) heart on (one's) sleeve
wear (one's) heart on (one's) sleeve
verb
- to be unable to conceal one's affections.
Last edited on Aug 11 2009. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Aug 11 2009.
| + | Add a definition for this slang term |
More info: |
Interactive stats: |
|
Related words
Slang terms with the same meaning
None found.
Slang terms with the same root words
|
|
Other terms relating to 'heart': | |
| Definitions include: having the same ideas, beliefs, or behavior as one's self. | |
| Definitions include: This describes one who is a cold, remorsless, predator. | |
| Definitions include: relating to a person's true nature. | |
| Definitions include: with sincere emotion. | |
| Definitions include: lacking enthusiasm. | |
| Definitions include: to love. | |
| Definitions include: an attractive person. | |
| Definitions include: A good, kind, merciful and generous person. | |
| Definitions include: a lot. | |
| Definitions include: to be sad. | |
| Definitions include: very serious. | |
Other terms relating to 'on': | |
| Definitions include: seemingly accidental but with a secret motive. | |
| Definitions include: secret sexual activity with a person other than one's partner. | |
| Definitions include: See on (one's) plate. | |
| Definitions include: useless. | |
| Definitions include: absolutely futile; pointless, worthless, inept or absurd; good-for-nothing or idiotic. | |
| Definitions include: doing better after an unfavorable event. | |
| Definitions include: returned to one's meth or crack addiction. | |
| Definitions include: to insult for fun; "make fun of". | |
| Definitions include: to leave (a relationship) or abandon. | |
| Definitions include: to attempt to attract verbally; "hit on". | |
| Definitions include: to test something before it is released or presented. | |
| Definitions include: See barge in. | |
| Definitions include: used to describe a person that is angry and is scolding at someone. | |
| Definitions include: to be involved with. | |
| Definitions include: to be present in large numbers. | |
Other terms relating to 'sleeve': | |
| Definitions include: a secret advantage. | |
| Definitions include: yet unrevealed techniques to solve a problem. | |
| Definitions include: See cards up (one's) sleeve. | |
| Definitions include: a tattoo that covers all or much of a person's arm. | |
| Definitions include: Female gentalia with a particularly generous labia. | |
Other terms relating to 'wear': | |
| Definitions include: to take on many roles. | |
| Definitions include: the act of having sex with someone for several hours; to demonstrate endurance during sex. | |
| Definitions include: to be naked. | |
| Definitions include: to be in charge. | |
How common is this slang?
| I use it | (6) |  |
|
| No longer use it | (1) | |
|
| Heard it but never used it | (3) | |
|
| Have never heard it | (1) | |
|
How vulgar is this slang?
Average of 7 votes: 16% (See the most vulgar words.)
| Least vulgar |  |
Most vulgar |
Your vote: None (To vote, click the pepper. Vote how vulgar the word is – not how mean it is.)
| Least vulgar | |
Most vulgar |
Where is this slang used?
Logged-in users can add themselves to the map. Login, Register, Login instantly with Facebook.
Link to this slang definition
To link to this term in a web page or blog, insert the following.
<a href="http://onlineslangdictionary.com/meaning-definition-of/wear-(one's)-heart-on-(one's)-sleeve">wear (one's) heart on (one's) sleeve</a>
To link to this term in a wiki such as Wikipedia, insert the following.
[http://onlineslangdictionary.com/meaning-definition-of/wear-(one's)-heart-on-(one's)-sleeve wear (one's) heart on (one's) sleeve]
Some wikis use a different format for links, so be sure to check the documentation.
| ← Previous - wear (one) out | wear (one's) heart on (one's) sleeve | wear only a smile - Next → |