Perfecto

/pərˈfɛktoʊ/ noun

Definition

A large cigar that is rounded at both ends and thickest in the middle, or something considered perfect or excellent.

Etymology

From Spanish 'perfecto' meaning 'perfect,' borrowed into English from cigar terminology. The shape was considered the perfect cigar design by manufacturers.

Kelly Says

The perfecto cigar shape is so iconic that 'perfecto' became slang for anything flawlessly excellent—Winston Churchill was famous for smoking them and looking dignified!

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