A palbatross is someone who comes over and drinks your beer (but never brings any), keeps you up all night talking about their problems (but never listens to yours), or can never return a ride to the airport (despite you giving them dozens.) You wonder why they are even your friend?
by richard bullard barnes February 19, 2014
A particular bum, hobo, vagrant, transient, or beggar who you've befriended or regularly donate to in your hometown.
That dude holding the "down on my luk..." sign outside the co-op is my bum chum. I'm always happy to give him some change.
by richard bullard barnes October 21, 2010
A particular bum, hobo, vagrant, transient, or beggar who you've befriended or regularly donate to in your hometown.
That dude holding the "down on my luk..." sign outside the co-op is my hobo homeboy. I'm always happy to give him some change.
by richard bullard barnes October 21, 2010
Dinflation is the phenomenon that occurs at a restaurant when the diners realize the check will likely be split evenly and over order, causing the final check to be inflated. The dinflation/over order is generally late in the meal and may be an extra bottle of wine, a digestif (e.g. port), or dessert that you wouldn't normally order.
This phenomenon is particularly prevalent in situations where a meal is spread out over many shared courses, where a bottle of wine is ordered & shared, when some of the party shows up late complicating things, or when patrons are not carrying cash and the polite thing to do is simply "split the check X ways" to save the waiter the headache.
This phenomenon is particularly prevalent in situations where a meal is spread out over many shared courses, where a bottle of wine is ordered & shared, when some of the party shows up late complicating things, or when patrons are not carrying cash and the polite thing to do is simply "split the check X ways" to save the waiter the headache.
The evening started out pretty reserved with just the three couples. But after a round of appetizers and two bottles of wine, folks realized the check was going to be complicated. Dinflation occurred when they set caution to the wind, ordered the most expensive cut of meat and someone even ordered a cigar.
by richard bullard barnes August 07, 2012
A phrase used to describe a contestant or entry that is a loser, failure, or epic fail. Instead of "First Place", "Worst Place."
After the other three skateboarders rode the hand rail successfully, it was Tom's turn. He flew off the stairs and rode the rail down, but missed the landing and fell flat on his face. His buddy sarcastically remarked, "Nice Tom. You get Worst Place!"
by richard bullard barnes August 09, 2010
A person who looks down upon users of emoticons in their electronic communications. Emoticists are generally learned people with a penchant for proper expression, grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
While texting with Whitney, Jason typed: " U have a great weekend 2 :) "
Upon reading the smiley face Whitney, the emoticist that she was, texted back with great derision, "L8er" and decided to cease future discussions with that loser.
Upon reading the smiley face Whitney, the emoticist that she was, texted back with great derision, "L8er" and decided to cease future discussions with that loser.
by richard bullard barnes August 09, 2010
A back-handed compliment.
by richard bullard barnes October 15, 2007