flymptom

A false symptom, either a legitimate mistake, but also sometimes used deceptively by someone to trick others into believing that the person has a condition that does not really exist.

The person was trying to determine where the wood creaking noises were coming from, a clear case of a flymptom, as he was not looking around the room aimlessly as you described.

by Detective Wizard November 03, 2019

mornag

The act of intentionally or in rare cases unintentionally irritating another person very soon after they get out of bed in the morning. Can also refer to someone that is known to perform this action frequently.

I really like my new girlfriend, although starting out the day is difficult with her as she can be a real mornag sometimes.

by Detective Wizard November 04, 2019

snoop clown

Someone who suspects that they are being watched or actually is under surveillance, who intentionally acts like a clown, or does something unique and unexpected to cause the folks watching to burst out in laughter, or to discuss the activity, to allow the person being watched to confirm their presence. Can also refer to a person who acts in this manner solely for the entertainment of the folks watching, and for himself of herself.

I acted like a snoop clown to get the folks that were looking at me through my window to laugh.

by Detective Wizard November 03, 2019

scrunge dust

The grungy, dusty material, usually gray in color, that is produced as the result of "scratching off" an instant lottery ticket or some other card-like item, which has a coating over some areas, to conceal the printing underneath from view, until a later time.

The entire area of the convenient store, where folks scratch lottery tickets was caked with scrunge dust.

by Detective Wizard November 04, 2019

peeping Rockford

Usually refers to a private investigator, but describes anyone that uses some type of sophisticated equipment to peer into an unsuspecting individual's or family's home.

When I discovered the hidden surveillance cameras in my home, I felt somewhat violated, and realized that I might have fallen victim to a peeping Rockford.

by Detective Wizard November 03, 2019

flawsuit

A court case, or lawsuit that is based on some trivial matter, or takes advantage of a flawed or loose law, usually motivated by greed, and implies some degree taking advantage of a simple accidental occurrence, for monetary gain

I still can't believe that we now have to look at that ridiculous "Caution Hot Coffee" message on some of our coffee cups, which is somewhat of an insult to one's intelligence, due to that darn flawsuit.

by Detective Wizard November 04, 2019