the specter's definitions

Lampin'

(1.) verb - When a smoking device is losing smoke through any of its various holes (carb, mouthpiece, etc), giving the illusion of a genie leaving his/her magic lamp. May be specifically applied to Jeannie from "I Dream Of Genie" as a pop culture reference, although the reference does not come from Jeannie originally. (2.) verb - When a pothead is has no stuff and is in serious need of a hit; applied because the needy pothead in question wishes smoke was drifting from his/her nose and mouth like smoke from a magic lamp.

1. "Hit that piece quick--it's lampin'."

2. "Tommy ran dry last night, and has been lampin' ever since."

by the specter January 1, 2009

Scharky

(1.) adjective - Art, specifically literature, that is dark and fantastic in nature. Taken from the name Robert Schark, author of the brand new Young Adult children's series "Josh Powers" and the middle grade novel "Big Fred". (2.) adjective - Any subject that is grim and off-the-wall, often involving kidnapping, imprisonment, monsters, and psychological torture with a fantastic or wondrous twist, intended to "both frighten and enlighten", as per the Robert Schark writing style. (3.) adjective - A personality or demeanor reminiscent of the Scharkan literary style or Robert Schark personage.

1. "Have you read that new horror novel about underground aliens taking over Los Angeles? It's disturbing and hilarious, very Scharky."

2. "That sci-fi movie we saw last week was really scary but really funny too. Scharky."

3. "Have you met James yet? He's a dark and brooding artist, but he can always make people laugh. He's exceptionally Scharky."

by the specter January 1, 2009

Humanesque

(1.) adjective - Having a human appearance or demeanor. (2.) adjective - Resembling a human or possessing human qualities.

(1.) "The statue of Diana was intricately carved and carefully detailed, giving it a humanesque appearance."

(2.) "The chimpanzee's laughs and smiles were very humanesque."

by the specter August 5, 2007

Zooing

(1.) verb - The act of patronizing a zoo or marine park.

(1.) "What did you do in Milwaukee?"
"We went to the museum and a pub on Saturday, and spent all of Sunday zooing."

by the specter January 1, 2009

Punt

(1.) verb - To pass a smoking device without taking a hit from it.

(1.) John punted, deciding not to take another hit of Mary's fine 'tobacco'.

by the specter January 1, 2009

Aphro

(1.) noun - A mussed, sweaty, tangled 'hairstyle' worn by women who have just engaged in vigorous sex. (2.) noun - A woman who is not a virgin but claims to be one. From Aphrodite (Venus), the Greek goddess of lust, who was reborn from the sea as a virgin after each time she had sex.

(1.) "You should have seen Julie's hair last night after we did it. She had a total Aphro!"

(2.) "Jenny claims to never have had sex with anyone, but I think she's an Aphro."

by the specter January 1, 2009

Kingston Cigar

(1.) noun: An exceptionally large joint. (2.) noun: a blunt. From Kingston, the capital of Jamaica.

(1.) Just before the party started, Baxter rolled one of his signature Kingston Cigars. (2.) Baxter used a Philly Blunt for his Kingston Cigar.

by the specter August 13, 2007