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    [Verb]  | "con*ceal" | \ kən-ˈsēl \


    1: to prevent disclosure or recognition of

    2: to place out of sight


    Origin: 14th century ;

     Middle English concelen, borrowed from Anglo-French conceler, borrowed from Latin concēlāre, from con- {see: |con-|com-} + cēlāre "to hide, keep secret," probably derivative of an unattested lengthened-grade noun formed from the Indo-European verb base *ḱel- "cover, conceal," whence Latin occulere "to hide from view, keep secret" (from *ob-cel-), Old Irish ceilid "(s/he) hides," Welsh celaf "(I) hide," Germanic *hel-a- "hide" (whence Old English, Old Saxon & Old High German helan "to hide, keep secret");

    [Verb]  | "concealing" 


    1: to put into a hiding place;


      * e.g., " ... wisely concealed the documents in a drawer beneath a false bottom "





    2: to keep secret or shut off from view;


      * e.g., " ... the defense attorney accused the prosecutor of trying to conceal exculpatory evidence "





    [Verb]  | "conceal" 


    1: to put into a hiding place;


      * e.g., " ... wisely concealed the documents in a drawer beneath a false bottom "





    2: to keep secret or shut off from view;


      * e.g., " ... the defense attorney accused the prosecutor of trying to conceal exculpatory evidence "





     [ "conceal" ]

    1: Prevent from being seen or discovered

      * e.g.,  ... God to conceal us, the preacher thought . 


     [ "conceal" ]

    2: Hold back; keep from being perceived by others, as of emotions or expressions of emotions

      * e.g.,  ... Dude concealed completely the information about the glasses. 

     [ "concealer" ]

    1: A makeup product you use to conceal your big ass bags under your eyes.

      * e.g.,  ... "I use concealer to cover up my age because I'm old!" 

     [ "Concealed" ]

    1:  To prevent disclosure or recognition of; (conceal the truth) To place out of sight; (concealed himself behind the door)

      * e.g.,  ... The sunglasses conceal her eyes. 

     [ "Concealism" ]

    1: A style and, arguably, genre of film-making in which real, non-actors are manipulated into becoming part of a fictional, plot. This is similar to the hidden-camera genre of comedy, but different in that the unwitting participants may be aware that they are being filmed - just not fully aware of the true nature of the filming. Significant examples of cinematic concealism include:

      * e.g.,  ... Sacha Baron Cohen is a master of cinematic concealism. 


     [ "Concealism" ]

    2: Vampire's Kiss (1988) - some scenes featured Nicolas Cage interacting with real people, unaware that they were being filmed, on the streets of New York


     [ "Concealism" ]

    3: Windy City Heat (2003)


     [ "Concealism" ]

    4: Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan (2006)


     [ "Concealism" ]

    5: Bruno (2009)


     [ "Concealism" ]

    6: Under the Skin (2013) - some scenes featured Scarlett Johansson interacted with real people, unaware that they were being filmed, on the streets of Glasgow


     [ "Concealism" ]

    7: Look Who's Back (2015) - some scenes featured a man presenting as Adolf Hitler interacting with members of the general public in front of cameras, mostly assuming they were in some sort of comedy film


     [ "Concealism" ]

    8: Impractical Jokers: The Movie (2020)


     [ "Concealism" ]

    9: Bad Trip (2020) The phrase originates from the comedy film podcast Diminishing Returns, following a discussion of the work of Sacha Baron Cohen, the film Windy City Heat and the film Vampire's Kiss (where the hosts finally settled on a specific phrase to use for the genre).

     [ "Concealment" ]

    1: A spell that envelops the target in invisibility, unlike a Glamour which disguises it.

      * e.g.,  ... I hid in the corner and sent up a Concealment over myself. 

     [ "concealer stick" ]

    1: A subtle way to talk about a vibrator. Most men will think you are talking about make up

      * e.g.,  ... Jenny: oh looks like I need to pick up a new concealer stick Brad: you spend too much money on make up Jenny: but my concealer stick makes me happy... can I borrow 50 bucks? I need to get the one with two different ends on it Brad: *hands over cash* hope this makes you happy Jenny: *evil grin* you have no idea 

     [ "Concealed Cowgirl" ]

    1: When having sex in the cowgirl position, and the girl falls between the bed and the wall, AND YOU KEEP GOING! YOU DO NOT STOP!

      * e.g.,  ... To prepare for a concealed cowgirl, move the bed at least a foot from the wall, two feet if she is bigger. 

     [ "The Concealed Bagel" ]

    1: A douche bag of a A boy, who idealizes women and needs to dig a hole! He says he loves you then he gets together with some skanky ass ho. All he wants is sex and can never get why you want him so badly. Stay away from this type of boy. Aslo known as the Abdo.

      * e.g.,  ... Eh. Ma. Gawd. The Concealed Bagel said he loved me then left me! Can you believe?! 

     [ "Concealed Carry" ]

    1: The practice of concealing a weapon, usually a pistol, on your person in public. Laws on concealed carry vary state by state in the US, but most states require one to apply for a permit to concealed carry legally. This is in contrast to "open carry" in which one carries a weapon openly displayed on the person. Concealed carry affords one the advantage of surprise during a firefight. It also helps avoid unwanted panic or attention from both other civilians and police officers that open carry may create. Carrying in any way brings a great many new responsibilities, and can easily land one in prison if improperly done. Its important to be knowledgeable on laws for carrying, avoid trouble whenever possible, be hypervigilant of one's surroundings, and train with one's weapon.

      * e.g.,  ... Practicing concealed carry brings lots of new responsibilities, but it may save your life one day. 

     [ "skank conceal" ]

    1: Skank Conceal

      * e.g.,  ... What a skank concealor! Lauren’s picture on myspace doesn’t even look like her. I can’t see her lazy eye or black roots! 


     [ "skank conceal" ]

    2: Verb

      * e.g.,  ... True dat! That stank ass ho has caked on the skank concealor!  


     [ "skank conceal" ]

    3: Skank Concealing-


     [ "skank conceal" ]

    4:  A way of placing only the most attractive pictures of yourself in your myspace profile or dating website. Thus, concealing your true skanky self.


     [ "skank conceal" ]

    5:  A form of deception. Skank concealing is especially deceiving to men trying to find a woman without STD’s.


     [ "skank conceal" ]

    6: Noun.


     [ "skank conceal" ]

    7: Skank Concealor-


     [ "skank conceal" ]

    8:  A disguise used to cover up trailer-trash flaws. See Pretty Woman.


     [ "skank conceal" ]

    9:  A person that uses Cover Girl to hide the truth about their features and/or personality.


     [ "skank conceal" ]

    10:  Looking or acting proper in a social situation or public space whilst knowing you banged 5 guys the night before and are still smelling of fumunda.

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