The specific deity or religious persona one wishes to identify with for reasons of spiritual growth. So called, because an image of such is often displayed prominently upon one's own personal altar.
Being of a compassionate nature, the young woman felt a great affinity for White Tara and so displayed a beautiful image of her altar ego prominently in her shrine room.
by maximo hudson June 23, 2009
A creative meal using whatever ingredients one has at hand in order to make it till one has more money and/or food stamps.
Mom's buttered tabouli salad mix rice con chocolate chip burrito was a classic of cupboard surprise, combining the necessity of eating with the availability of what we had on hand.
by maximo hudson May 24, 2009
A state of mental dating distraction. It occurs when an individual on the make is presented with too many equally attractive choices at the same time. Similar to the sensory overload experienced by a lioness crossing open ground to advance on a heard of zebras. The end result is often missed opportunity and frustration.
The zebra effect hit Chico hard as he stared at the table of beautiful woman, unable to decide which one to pursue.
by maximo hudson February 03, 2009
Social Deprivation - a political and/or economic policy that seeks to enrich the wealthiest members of a society by minimizing the upkeep of the public commons and social institutions - especially those providing services and regulation related to health, impoverishment and education.
As a result of the Governor's policy of Social Deprivation, tax revenue that should have gone to road and bridge repair was instead given to the wealthiest citizens of the state in the form of a millionaire tax break.
by maximo hudson August 11, 2011
A leech, a mooch, a drain on one's finances. A male significant other who needs periodic bailing out.
After paying for dinner yet again, Samantha wished there was a bad bank that would take over her toxic boyfriend.
by maximo hudson January 28, 2009
Considering the achievements of Madeleine Albright, Hillary realized she had a pretty big bra to fill.
by maximo hudson June 07, 2009