Silent Sam

Noun

Meaning

(informal, sometimes used attributively) A person who seldom or never speaks; a taciturn or unresponsive individual.

(informal, by extension) A machine, device, etc. which operates without making noticeable sound.

(informal) A mixed alcoholic beverage, usually containing vodka, a cola soft drink, and other ingredients.

silent Sam (plural silent Sams)

Alternative form of Silent Sam

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Examples

A group of 17 senior faculty – all at the full or endowed chair level – have sent a letter to UNC Chancellor Carol Folt demanding the University take down Silent Sam. Source: Internet

Despite being out of session, the NC General Assembly continues conversations about gun control, Silent Sam and the Atlantic Coast Pipeline. Source: Internet

Chelsea Manning gives a speech in front of the Silent Sam monument during a rally on Saturday afternoon. Source: Internet

Protestors are interviewed during a rally at Silent Sam. Source: Internet

Tempers flare and emotions run high in August during a rally and march calling for the removal of the Confederate statue known as 'Silent Sam' on the UNC campus in Chapel Hill. Source: Internet

Tempers flare and emotions run high in August during a rally and march calling for the removal of the Confederate statue known as 'Silent Sam' on the UNC campus in Chapel Hill. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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