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Tantalus's Cupboard (TC)

A non newspeak term for Universal Basic Income (UBI).

When goods and services are technically available, visible in store windows, online websites and metaverses, but ordinary citizens can't access them due to shortages, rationing, price and an unacceptable social credit score.

Tantalus a Greek mythological figure, most famous for his punishment in Tartarus, was made to stand in a pool of water beneath a fruit tree with low branches. The fruit ever eluding his grasp, the water always receding before he could take a drink.
Carmen: "I just got my UBI payment, but it's barely enough for rent."
Beth: "Classic TC"
Carmen: "fml and f Tantalus's Cupboard (TC)"
by jr99999 July 8, 2024
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tc stachington

TC Stachington is the bravest soldier 'stache to ever have existed. He carries around a 200 lb man backpack while finding the enemy and eliminating them. TC leaves no one behind. TC will punch you in the face, then down a Shiner Bock with you and explain why you deserved it. TC loves kittens and pussy and they love him back. To steal a phrase from Action Figure therapy, TC is like a "mustache with titties.". Fuckin' Bad Ass.
(Bullets and grenades flying everywhere)
The Enemy: "Where is that American Soldier TC Stachington? Find him!"
TC: "I'm right behind you."
BOOM!

TC: "Man this is too easy."
by classikjane March 9, 2015
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TC suprise

When you give a guy head and he's about to climax, you bite down. When he screams in horror, you yell SURPRISE!!!!!
I gave chris a TC surprise last night and he won't return my phone calls.


Last night, when i gave chris a TC surprise, he yelled and said "i oughta bobsled you for that!"


"your mom TC surprised me last night mo fo"
by Caitlinntamara June 24, 2004
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T.C.S

Small group of skins who govern and protect their own communities without outside police interfearance
Dude don't sell drugs there T.C.S territory!Are you crazy DAN
by fried dogfood June 25, 2017
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TC Syndrome

Named for the original case TC Syndrome is a condition where a lacrosse player, usually a middie, finds himself unable to score in a season despite receiving quality opportunities. It is often associated with bad luck and the player adjusting to a mostly defensive role. TC Syndrome is "cured" when the player finally scores. The initial goal is always followed by another in the same game, which will go on to be a victory. The goals are often of some significance, being scored in a close game or the final game of the season
After suffering from TC Syndrome all season, Sean Castle finally scored his two goals in the last game of the year.

After resigning himself to a D-middie role, Tanner Worth cured his TC Syndrome by scoring a pair of goals in what would be an overtime victory.
by ;asjkdng'jg'paspogng March 18, 2019
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TC special

When you attempt to perform sexual intercourse on an individual who is kindly trying to get some shut eye!
This c**t of a boy tried to TC special me on the weekend! Had to run home barefoot!
by Fanboy JC December 7, 2020
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TC special

When a male tries to put his winkle in whilst your trying to get some shut eye
This boy tried to TC special me on the weekend, had to run home at 6.30 barefoot
by Fanboy JC December 7, 2020
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