P's And Q's - Urban Dictionary

Skip to main content P's and Q's Listen to pronunciation Share definition From an old printer's axiom. Back in the early days of printing presses, each line of text had to be set up one letter at a time. Since the letters in the press were reversed (so they'd print forward), the printmaker (or typographer) needed to be careful not to confuse one letter for the other. Reminding someone to "watch his p's and q's" means to pay attention to the details. On the stand, Bill was always careful to watch his p's and q's when dealing with the lawyers. by MagicPat January 20, 2006 Flag Get the P's and Q's mug.

P's and Q's

Listen to pronunciation Share definition This axiom, regardless of its origins, has been common in post-victorian Britain as an abbreviation of 'to mind your manners' or, more specifically, to say both 'please' (p's) and 'thankyou' (thank-Q). Thus the phrase 'watch your p's and q's' has been in use to encourage people to speak politely, especially children, who remember such phrases better than just instructions. Kid 1: You spill my pint? Kid 2: feck off! Mum: Oi, watch you're p's and q's! Kid 2: Sorry. Feck off, please. by Phil Bool April 19, 2006 Flag Get the P's and Q's mug.

P's and Q's

Listen to pronunciation Share definition p's = paper as in money q's = measurement of drugs "on my p's and q's" song by kano by g-unit-gal June 11, 2006 Flag Get the P's and Q's mug.

P's and Q's

Listen to pronunciation Share definition Shaortening for "Pints and Quarts", which were the two main measurements for drinks. Whereas now we use pints, half pints, shots etc, there used to be Pints and Quarts. Whehn things got rowdy, as they tend to do in pubs, you'd normally hear something like "Mind your Pints and Quarts" and a warning or some such. this was shortened to "mind your P's and Q's" "Mind your P's and Q's" by MrJR December 28, 2005 Flag Get the P's and Q's mug.

P's and Q's

Listen to pronunciation Share definition (Term of phrase used by some and understood by few...) P's = Priorities Q's = Qualities "Mind your P's and Q's." In lamens terms: Always remember that you have "priorities" in life, and the "qualities" of your character will help you achieve them... by Skaughty Dawg February 1, 2007 Flag Get the P's and Q's mug.

P's and Q's

Listen to pronunciation Share definition A packet of M n' Ms in GTA V. Probably means something else comedy-wise that I don't know. GTA Online player 1: Let's go buy some P's and Q's! GTA Online player 2: Okay!*Blows up car* by ersd123fastman June 1, 2016 Flag Get the P's and Q's mug.

P and Q

Listen to pronunciation Share definition Peace 'n' Quiet. Imma go back for some R and R and some P and Q. P --> Q. by G..... December 24, 2009 Flag Get the P and Q mug.

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