originated by roman boys when girls didn't want to have sex with them. Meant that we might not be here tomorrow, so let's seize the moment today!
Roman Boy: hey, wanna have sex?
Roman Girl: i dunno...
Roman Boy: c'mon, carpe diem!
Roman Girl: okay!
Latin phrase literally meaning "Seize the Day." Has been overcome by idiots saying things such as swag, or yolo. Use this phrase to appear smarter than the common public.
Brandon: Hey, are you going to get the Playstation 4?
Colin: It's a possibility, but probably not...
Brandon: Hey, carpe diem, it could be too late when you want to get it later!
Colin: You're right, maybe I will get it!
Latin meaning to "seize the day", to be an opportunist and take control of your life.
John carpe diem by asking for a girls number.
Carpe Diem is Latin for "Sieze the Day." carpe, seize + diem, day
trusting little in tomorrow.
Make each moment count. Live each day as if it were your last.
Every day opportunities await us and we must decide whether to take the chance or play it safe.
To go to the bathroom intending a quick whizz, but deciding mid stream to "sieze the day" and roll out a big steamy one.
"Dude, you've been gone for 15 minutes I thought you were taking a piss?"
"Carpe Diem"
Basically the classy version of YOLO.
Mark: I don't really want to go...
Aaron: C'mon man, carpe diem!