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Thieves' Can't

A cryptolect, an argot, and/or a set of secretive low-key code word terminologies (also known as thieves' argot, rogues' cant, or peddler's French) used by thieves, beggars, vagabonds, criminals and hustlers in primarily of Great Britain in the early 16th century onwards until falling completely out of use in all language and literature by the late Victorian Era.

Simply put, it was the speakeasy, lowkey language and/or code word in itself, at the time used to avoid tipping off less knowledgeable agents of law enforcement.

The term was likely devised by the self declared "King of the Gypsies of Derbyshire's Devil's Arse", now known Peak Cavern, by either at the time Richard Skelton and/or/both his soon to be successor Cock Lorel (his real name a mystery, lost to time, but his pseudonym meaning rascal leader) and their band of misfits who either preyed upon the rich or all folk of the Shires of Britain at the time.

The term became extremely popular after literature of the 16 and mostly 17th centuries would depict the lives, both fictional and real, of these rogues, both recent and historic at the time, by modernfolk who could read to those who could not, usually at less reputable pubs or "public houses"at the time.

In modern times, it's used primarily by geeks who play tabletop RPGs or those who have a keen interest in histoical literature. Some secretive clever groups of our society today might adopt the code for their own use in secretive deeds.

Thief A: "oi good fortune, brethren. Spot a pint for a recount of my most recent misfor-?"

Thief B: "nay, AN' HUSH! ...now see gent yonder table there in the nook? Dressed fine, he is, aye? Alone? Surly well endowed in coin an no match us? Thieves' can't."

Thief A: "Behind the pub when he goes to take the piss? We can purloin the loot and disperse, if you can muster up that pint fo'a fellow roué?"

by NegativeZEN February 24, 2021


Can't have that

The phrase used to describe when you are unable or unwilling to accept something, usually a large issue on the person's behalf.

Person 1: Shit, I'm about to die! I can't have that!

by an extremely depressed bandu November 3, 2022


My Little Sister Can't Be This Cute

My Little Sister Can't Be This Cute (also known as Oreimo) is the best fucking anime to ever exist omg
The entire show was a jacob collier moment

"Yo Andy, also known as Noobieslayer, also known as Amfu, also known as AndysNoobie"
"Yeah bro (in 6'4 nonchalant dreadhead)"
"Do you remember in 201,/2019 when we all watched the finale of My Little Sister Can't Be This Cute??"
"Yeah man that was so... sugoi~"
"baka!~"

by GmodMagician May 29, 2024


Can't stump the Trump

When you call someone racist, biggot, nazi, commie, dumb, loser... Say that he eats children, hates humanity...

When everyone knows that you lie and right man wins.

Harry Potter knew that while Dumledoor alive, evil guys can't stump the Trump.

by Socrates Dictionares January 24, 2017


50 million Elvis fans can't be wrong

It means hugely popular things are hugely popular for a reason.

"Hey, wanna watch Harry Potter with me?"
"Well, I don't think it's my cup of tea, but then again, 50 million Elvis fans can't be wrong. Sure, I'll check it out."

by Johann von Gambelputty December 13, 2020


monkeys can't sell bananas

the ideology that a drug dealer can't be using his own supply, or else he will go out of business

Gabin started dealing but he started smoking all of his product and is now flat broke. Monkeys can't sell bananas.

by ryanbernsdisciple June 5, 2024


filthy monkey who can't even use jujustu

A term used to put down non-sorcerers.

I can’t see it.”
“filthy monkey who can't even use jujustu.”
“What?”

by ApTerse June 22, 2024