Augustus Edit Meaning

1.

A Roman emperor (63 BCE to 14 CE), winner of the civil war that ensued after the death of Julius Caesar. The month of August gets its name from Augustus. He was a patron of the arts, and despite his bloody ways his reign is often seen as commencing golden age in Rome.

Augustus commissioned Virgilto write the Aeneid.

See rome, history, caesar, war

2.

A rather large item that is shaped like a penis. Generally not used to describe fruits but may be used to describe vegetables.

Damn, my celery is Augustus!

See remote, turkey baster, clarinet, julius, oral

3.

A male homosexual. The term was coined after Augustus Gloop, a character in Charlie and the chocolate factory. In the movie, Augustus fell in the chocolate river and went up the chocolate pipe...hence the male homosexual association.

Do you think that guy is Augustus?

See gay

4.

Slang name for a gay man. References from Augustus Gloop in the Willy Wonka film, who met his untimely demise by getting stuck up a chocolate chute.

John is such an Augustus, you can tell by what he wears!