Phil Errup's definitions

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

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3) To go to bed (outdated).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

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

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

Forté

Area of expertise; a person's greatest strength.

My forté is painting, Mbecause paintings are very good.

by Phil Errup October 13, 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.

by Phil Errup October 19, 2004

Diff'rent Strokes

Famous '80s sitcom starring Gary Coleman as Arnold and some other guy as Willis. All of its three former stars (save for the guy who played Mr. Drummond) have been involved in some controversy: Gary Coleman punched some woman in a parking lot, and Willis became addicted to drugs, but overcame his addiction. Dana Plato, however, succumbed to her addiction.

Deiff'rent Strokes isn't on much anymore.

by Phil Errup October 19, 2004