Circling The Drain

When a project, plan or person is on the verge of falling into absolute irrelevancy with no way of coming back.

Ever since her fourth album, Katy Perry’s career has been circling the drain!

by CapitolRec February 8, 2021

when ya get drafted

When ya get drafted is a legendary song by punk rock band “Dead Kennedys”

When ya get drafted huh

by Punkrocker!!! May 15, 2023

OMPL XI mocc draft

A mock draft for OMPL XI on Pokemon Showdown, where AllTerrainVen0moth, if he's managing a team, always takes Potatochan for a really low amount

AllTerrainVen0moth: .12
Scrappie: Dubwool Entendres has bought Potatochan for 12000!
Tea Guzzler: This OMPL XI mocc draft is crazy.

by fishgaming May 20, 2023

Staring down the drain

Looking at phone, computer or playing games

You spend all your free time staring down the drain.

by konnichiwama January 1, 2024

Circling the Drain

To indicate that something is in a state of decline.

My 401K is circling the drain.

by MalumLibrum958 June 24, 2024

Reilly O’Draino

Reilly O’Draino (noun)
Definition: A human energy vacuum. Someone who shows up physically but is mentally absent, chronically bored, disengaged, and inclined to sigh, complain, or ask repetitive, pointless questions. Often seeks external stimulation, validation, or management of their own discomfort without contributing to the environment they occupy.
Characteristics:
Passive presence, rarely curiosity.
Sighs, “I’m bored,” or “Why…?” repeatedly.
Consumes attention, resources, or experiences without engagement.
Ignores invitations to participate meaningfully.
Provides comic, yet draining, contrast to the awake.
Example Sentences:
“We hosted a workshop, but half the room were Reilly O’Drainos just scrolling on their phones.”
“I love cooking for people who appreciate it. No room here for O’Drainos.”
“The gallery opening was full of energy, except for a few lingering Reilly O’Drainos.”
Synonyms: Energy vampire, bored spectator, passive consumer.
See Also: The Awake, Sleepwalker, Human Sponge.

The gallery opening was full of energy, except for a few lingering Reilly O’Drainos.”

by Heymuse January 22, 2026

down to the drain

Any platform on the internet where a person commented always in a contradicting manner despite the context or main subject they are commenting.

Person 1: Deym, this episode is the getting lower and lower.
Person 2: There you go, he is down to the drain again.

by Butumomalaggu November 25, 2024