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Definitions by Phil Errup

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.
Flamboozle by Phil Errup October 20, 2004

Thoraxcorp.com 

One of the best domain companies around. They recently purchased 'Arial' font.
Thoraxcorp.com by Phil Errup October 20, 2004
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.
Sham by Phil Errup October 20, 2004
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3) To go to bed (outdated).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.
Retire by Phil Errup October 20, 2004
I asked Jeeves about his stanced on abortion, but he brought up some abortion clinic's website.
Jeeves by Phil Errup October 19, 2004

Urban Legend

A story passed down through the generations by word of mouth, often involving a tall tale. These often involve haunted houses, apartment complexes, and ridiculous creatures (i.e. sewer gators) in the city.
The haunted room in the apartment on 35th is an urban legend.
Urban Legend by Phil Errup October 19, 2004
Lonnie: "I went to Bronx."

Phil: "You went nowhere, little man. No such place exists.
Bronx by Phil Errup October 19, 2004