2 definitions by social catalyst

Slang
Taking up a life of prostituion

Mentioned in James Joyce's Eveline
Because Frank left her, she's a fallen woman. She doesn't have anything left but to go to Buenos Aires.
by social catalyst September 26, 2004
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keep something secret, to hold something close so no one else can see it

Though it was just a friendly game of Go-Fish, Henry kept his cards close to the vest, not letting anyone else see which cards he held.

He played the murder close to the vest so he could work out all the details before the police found out.
by social catalyst February 2, 2006
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