Phil Errup's definitions

Sham

Something false used to deceive people; often used to steal money.

The "Free Vacation to Hawaii" that I receieved in my e-mail turned out to be a sham.

by Phil Errup October 20, 2004

Jeeves

The internet butler of Ask.com.

I asked Jeeves about his stanced on abortion, but he brought up some abortion clinic's website.

by Phil Errup October 19, 2004

Flamboozle

To baffle. Used in a 'human vs. human' mental standoff. Inanimate objects and abstract concepts cannot flamboozle someone. I don't think animals can be flamboozled, either. However, they may possess the ability to flamboozle.

Willie flamboozled the thieves that were chasing him by hiding in a dumpster but leaving a trail of footprints leading into an adjacent apartment.

by Phil Errup October 20, 2004

Retire

1) To quit working while financially fit. Retirees usually receive pension.

2) To put out (baseball).

3) To go to bed (outdated).

1) He retired from work at age 67.

2) Durazo was retired on a pop-up to Spiezio.

3) It's getting late, so I'm going to retire.

by Phil Errup October 20, 2004

Stall

The structure enclosing a toilet in a public restroom. There is no stall surrounding a urinal.

Hide in the stall! The Dos Amigos are coming!

by Phil Errup October 19, 2004

Bronx

There is no such thing. See The Bronx.

Lonnie: "I went to Bronx."

Phil: "You went nowhere, little man. No such place exists.

by Phil Errup October 19, 2004

Brung

It's not really a ghetto word for brought, just an example of bad grammar.

Sherman: I brung my homework to class.

Ms. Glasset: Since this is Language Arts, I can only assume that you're going to get an 'F' on it.

by Phil Errup October 14, 2004