half-night stand
A single sexual encounter between two individuals, lasting for less than an entire night, where at least one of the partners has no immediate intention or expectation of establishing a longer-term sexual or romantic relationship.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“They left quickly after their half-night stand.”
“He felt awkward when his date left immediately after their half-night stand, leaving him alone in the apartment.”
“The brief encounter was nothing more than a half-night stand, leaving both parties to depart before the sun had even begun to rise.”
Back formation from one-night stand.
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blow this pop stand
To exit or remove oneself from a less than exciting location or environment.
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blow this Popsicle stand
To leave a place, often with anger or anticipation of going somewhere more exciting.
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can't stand
cannot put up with
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can't stand the sight of
To hate vehemently; to really despise.
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not have a leg to stand on
To lack support, as in an argument, debate, or negotiation.
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one-night stand
A single sexual encounter between two individuals, where at least one of the partners has no immediate intention or expectation of establishing a longer-term sexual or romantic relationship.
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stand a chance
To have a chance.
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stand and deliver
To command a victim to hand over their valuables, traditionally used by a highwayman.
Last updated August 10, 2026