Palin

(verb) To flub or otherwise stumble in a response to simple, predictable questions in an interview; To give an off-topic and incoherent or syntactically suspect response to a simple, predictable question in an interview; to do likewise in any other human endeavor. E.g.,

"I don't think I'll get that job, I totally Palined the interview."

by Kingseyes October 24, 2008

palinize

To avoid giving any substantial answer to a factual question, by means of cobbling together meaningless platitudes; to attempt to fool the listeners and distract their attention by pandering to their prejudices and using one's charm or attractiveness. Inspired by the distinctive style of Alaska governor and former VP candidate Sarah Palin.

At the press conference several reporters tried to hold the Prime Minister accountable, but he just continued to palinize until they had to give up.

by Sus_Shahor November 12, 2008

palinize

1. To bluster, to speak without saying anything of substance.

2. To flub a television interview.

3. To Randomly repeat talking points regardless of the questions given to you.

Sarah Palinized on the debate last night, saying that she was going to answer the questions she wanted to answer.

by kidgib October 3, 2008

Palin

To have enormous success at something that you are completely unqualified for.

As in “Wow I really did a palin landing that managers job straight out of school!”

by Thought Criminal October 6, 2008

palin' it

pursuing a task when one is truly unqualified or not fit for the job.

I didn’t study for the exam, I guess i have to palin' it.

by Eddie Serrano October 3, 2008

Palin

1.(verb) To Palin - To embarrass yourself and your associates with a string of gaffes and exposed secrets.
2.(noun) A Palin - One whose behavior or actions cause unwanted negative attention to the group.
3. (noun) A desperate gamble

'Dude, you shouldn't have told those jokes about the bride. And you really Palinned when you told her dad she gave you crabs.'

'That girl's got so many skeletons in her closet, she's a real Palin.'

by Al Aska September 2, 2008

Palin

A verb meaning to fuck something up incredibly and almost beyond belief.

Comes from the name of 2008 Republican VP nominee Sarah Palin and her lulzy interviews with Charlie Gibson and Katie Couric.

I tried to change my tire and wound up burning down a hospital. Man, I really Palined that.

by GumboSteve October 16, 2008