Silent Sam

== English == === Alternative forms === silent Sam === Etymology === From silent (“speechless, mute”) + Sam (“a diminutive of male given name Samuel”). From ante 1920. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˌsaɪlənt ˈsæm/ === Noun === Silent Sam (plural Silent Sams) (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. ==== Usage notes ==== Usage was popularized by the wordless Silent Sam comic strip, created by Oscar Jacobsson in 1920. However, there were earlier usages, especially as a nickname for sports celebrities. ==== Translations ==== === See also === === Anagrams === saltmines, melanists, Matlinses, maltiness, smaltines, Tamilness, salt mines, Simentals