Saturday-night special noun5 •(US) An inexpensive, easily obtained handgun. •(old-fashioned) An unexpected takeover bid that gives its opponents little time to respond. •(US, historical) An overnight weekend train. •(US, no longer used) A seasonal (usually October to December) sale on Saturday evening. •(slang, no longer used) A girl who can be dated easily on Saturday evenings. formsSaturday night specials · Saturday-night specials