penguin suit

penguin suit

slang A man's formal evening wear, i.e., a tuxedo. I need to find somewhere I can rent a penguin suit for my brother's wedding this summer.
See also: suit
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • whistle and flute
  • whistle
  • leave (one) with an impression
  • make use of
  • make use of (someone or something)
  • make use of somebody/something
  • make an impression
  • leave an impression
  • a busted flush
  • busted flush
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