To fuck up in a way that results in a media frenzy. Whether it be figuratively or literally. Derived from Gary Powell, the Apple employee who lost the next-generation iPhone prototype.
by chromatica April 20, 2010
Verb (Int, Past ). 1. To have been set up to be hung out to dry by one's superiors. 2. To have had one's public reputation intentionally ruined by one's superiors. 3. To have had one's public reputation trashed for nothing more than malicious amusement or to harm future political aspirations.
"Dave, the manager showed the CEO records that you were responsible for the Hayman fiasco. I know you weren't even on that part project, but he figured it was him or you and he can doctor the accounts."
"Our CFO was powelled in the press by the Chairman. He didn't even come onboard until after the irregularities had stopped, but now he can't get a job anywhere."
"Man, no way he can run for President after he was powelled at the UN."
"Our CFO was powelled in the press by the Chairman. He didn't even come onboard until after the irregularities had stopped, but now he can't get a job anywhere."
"Man, no way he can run for President after he was powelled at the UN."
by KittehSlave42Again July 15, 2009
sex postion; up against the wall; guy holding girl up with her legs around him; bangggin hard core ;)
" i feel like powelling that chic"
"damnnn shes hott are you powelling with her?"
"powelling turns me on!"
"damnn i tryed powelling, it was soooo goood!"
"damnnn shes hott are you powelling with her?"
"powelling turns me on!"
"damnn i tryed powelling, it was soooo goood!"
by powellmasters October 8, 2010
The definition of strength, awesomeness, agility. Powells are extremely magestic, they can defeat any enemy, & can overcome any obstacle. Also known as being the best.
by hellop23098 December 16, 2010
Powell is a suburban area in Columbus, Ohio where all the rich bitches there live. It's like the newer, more updated version of Dublin. The people there are hotter than those of Dublin, Hilliard, Worthington, or Westerville, as well as any other suburbs near the area. However, its very reserved and the people there tend to stick to their own "kind". Highly cliquey and self-absorbed stuck-up's will roam the halls of the schools here. Abortion is high, kids mess around. However, if being surrounded by a bunch of super rich and all flashy-glam people is the place for you, go to Powell.
Cam: Is this Powell?
Jake: Of course.
Cam: How can you tell?
Jake: Every chick I've seen so far has given me a boner.
Jake: Of course.
Cam: How can you tell?
Jake: Every chick I've seen so far has given me a boner.
by everythingyournot March 11, 2009
Somewhat like prowling, however solely for the purpose of brown-nosing and climbing the corporate ladder.
Powellers have been known to fully ignore their peers of same rank, take fake phone calls to excuse themself in order to "Powell", and sabotage business meetings for competing employees.
Term may also be used as "On the Powell"
Powellers have been known to fully ignore their peers of same rank, take fake phone calls to excuse themself in order to "Powell", and sabotage business meetings for competing employees.
Term may also be used as "On the Powell"
Where has HE been all day we were supposed to be making a presentation?
- I saw him downstairs powelling with three different managers planning a secret dinner
- I saw him downstairs powelling with three different managers planning a secret dinner
by Dacohort1 March 9, 2016
A luxury suburb in North Central Ohio that is the #17 top city to live in the United States, according to CNN Money Magazine. Powell is home to the upscale neighborhoods of The Retreat, The Chase, Chamber's Glenn, Sherbourne Mews, and Wingate Farms, where home prices range from $500,000 to $7,000,000. Powell is home to the world-class Wedgewood Golf and Country Club. The zip code is 43065, and native residents always love returning to the "614," the prestigious area code.
I love Powell for its luxury neighborhoods, glamorous country club and escape from the hustle and bustle of Franklin County and downtown Columbus, Ohio.
by WedgewoodCC May 16, 2009