Modern usage should be an insult. Just add "literally." Original meaning from the 1800s: clever or intelligent. First said by Long John Silver, a pirate (an occupation known for excellent grammar?) in "Treasure Island." But how smart is paint, really?
If your target researches the phrase, dictionariies only have the original, complimentary definition --- which becomes a sneaky insult if you add "literally."
If your target researches the phrase, dictionariies only have the original, complimentary definition --- which becomes a sneaky insult if you add "literally."
You're as smart as paint, literally. Don't be offended. I was just paraphrasing a compliment from "Treasure Island." It's a literary classic.
by Albino Raven August 25, 2023
From the Spanish phrase "Rayar la pintura" which means to damage the relationship, usually but not always by cheating on a partner.
Bill was a philanderer, his friends all knew that he had been scratching the paint off his marriage for years.
Charlene's tantrums caused John to feel that she'd been scratching the paint on their relationship.
Charlene's tantrums caused John to feel that she'd been scratching the paint on their relationship.
by Alsatian_Farmer January 10, 2017
by lilpinkboi April 19, 2019
a pair of idiots, specifically two girls who want ridiculously impossible and stupid christmas wishes
by msvehicularmanslaughter December 12, 2007
He do you mind if I help by painting the drive tonight? 'Ok but we'll need a towel for afterwards...'
by the54 January 30, 2014
When you get a lapdance from a stripper and she leaves a skid mark on your pant leg. - according to a paparazzi on TMZ
by JJ37 April 21, 2011
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