Meaning of Silent Sam | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A person who seldom or never speaks; a taciturn or unresponsive individual.
   attributive, informal, sometimes
2. A machine, device, etc. which operates without making noticeable sound.
   broadly, informal
3. A mixed alcoholic beverage, usually containing vodka, a cola soft drink, and other ingredients.
   informal

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Examples

“But because Pierce has usually avoided the news media and gone about his work in the quiet behind-the-scenes way that brought him eminence as a top New York City litigator, the press has derisively tagged him "Silent Sam."”

“Now he threw the Silent Sam treatment on me.”

“It's hard to get input from the Silent Sam even with a direct question—this person just doesn't have anything to say.”

“With Silent Sam clients it is important for group leaders to make active and continuous efforts to get them involved in the group.”

“"I've named my new noiseless aeroplane—Army Air Scout—I've named that Silent Sam. Wait until you hear it, or rather, don't hear it, and I think you'll agree with me. Silent Sam for Uncle Sam!"”

“Or if you're a coward, there's Silent Sam ($1950), an automated early-warning safety robot flagman.”

“Ingredients: 13 oz vodka, 1 liter cola, (pepsi, coca cola...), 6-10 scoops iced tea. . . . Add all ingredients to a punch bowl.”

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