Captain Christopher Pike

One who is caught off guard, and goes into shock when asked a question under pressure and just freezes up staring straight ahead. Refers to specially-seated, paralyzed character in an early episode of Star Trek who was motionless, jaw slacked and could only communicate via flashing lights with a yes or no.
Can be contracted to Piked-up or Pike with a capital P out of respect.

Joe was asked why they should spend 30 million on our project design and not theirs and he just gave us a Captain Christopher Pike for what seemed like forever.
Man that dude just Piked-up on me with nutin' ta say.

Captain Christopher Pike by Badwsky February 7, 2009

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Captain Christopher Pike

All kidding aside, Captain Christopher Pike is a fictional character in the Star Trek universe. According to the original series lore, Pike commanded the U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701 from 2250-55, and again from 2258-63. When Pike's second tour of duty on the Enterprise was complete, the ship returned to Earth, and Pike was relieved of command and promoted to fleet captain. Command was then transfered to James T. Kirk. Three years after his promotion, Pike was involved in a radiation accident that left him burned, paralyzed, mute, and confined to a life-support wheelchair.

Pike is also featured in J.J. Abrams' 2009 reboot of Star Trek. He is first seen breaking up a bar fight in Iowa between 25-year-old James T. Kirk and some starfleet cadets under his supervision. Pike then plays mentor to Kirk, urging him to join starfleet and follow in the footsteps of his father, George Kirk. Pike is also seen as Captain of the Enterprise, although much more briefly than in the original series timeline (it is established that the events of the reboot are in fact an alternate reality influenced by the Nero, the film's villain, thus explaining the contradictions between the original series and the reboot).

I must point out that there are three officers of command rank available: Yourself, Commodore Mendez, and Captain Christopher Pike.

Captain Christopher Pike by thatcrazyman October 9, 2010

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prickup

slip of the tongue perhaps,
Those idiots who drive around in a ridiculously raised pick up truck, making a top heavy vehicle even more top heavy and unstable

A:*gah*
B: "Whats the matter"
A: This dam prickup is blinding me.
B: Stupid thing's, as if there lights weren't blinding enough as it is.

prickup by lunasea September 28, 2009

Word of the Day on June 23, 2026

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Serial Monogamist

Someone who jumps from one relationship immediately into another one.

Serial monogamists can not stand to be alone and often suffer from vast commitment and insecurity issues.

Because they jump into relationships immediately after the previous one has ended, serial monogamists typically don't take the time to reflect on their behavior or why their previous relationships failed; thus, they end up making the same relationship mistakes over and over again.

Person 1: Damn, Dustin already has a new girlfriend?! It's only been two weeks since he broke up with his fiance! I think he's a sociopath.

Person 2: No, he's a serial monogamist...

Serial Monogamist by Goody2Shuze March 6, 2016

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liquid lunch

A lunchbreak comprised entirely of alcoholic beverages, and no food.

"With all the lay-offs that morning, it was rough. I hit the bar around the corner for a liquid lunch mid-day."

liquid lunch by Alexandra July 27, 2004

Word of the Day on June 21, 2026

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dunzo

Dunzo, a slang word for done/finshed. Made famous by the Laguna Beach cast.

This car is so dunzo. (Kristin's car breaks down.)

dunzo by Joey Pellet December 8, 2004

Word of the Day on June 20, 2026

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ankle biter

Someone or something that bites your ankles.
To a postman, an ankle biter is often known as a dog.
To an adult, an ankle biter may be a toddler.
To hikers, an ankle biter is sometimes a tick.
And so on.

"Dang ankle biter took off my whole leg!!"

ankle biter by the sane maniac February 2, 2004

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