fart through silk
(slang, colloquial) To be well-off.
ˈfɑɹt ˈθɹu ˈsɪlkDocumented since 1920s1920sSilenthistorical189 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026＋ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 27, 2026
(slang, colloquial) To be well-off.
Stick with me, kid, and you'll be farting through silk.
Origin: Mocking an unpleasant or disliked person's ("fart through") wealthy or comfortable conditions ("silk"). Attested as early as the 1920s. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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