closing time effect en · NOUN
Etymology
Originates from the song Don't the Girls All Get Prettier at Closing Time by Mickey Gilley in 1975.
Meanings
- (uncountable, usually) The phenomenon whereby people's perception of other people's attractiveness increases towards the end of the night.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| closing time effects | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
wikipedia: Mickey Gilley · wikipedia: Don't the Girls All Get Prettier at Closing Time