False nine

The false nine is a footballer who starts in the position of a striker - who in 1-11 numbers traditionally wears the number nine shirt. Rather than running forwards however, the false nine stays where he is or moves backwards; therefore playing a midfield role and fooling the opposition into thinking he's an attacking player.

Wrexham are using a false nine up-front - that's why they're winning.

by JesusJohn1 June 29, 2012

False dichotomy

Two ideas presented as the exclusive set of options when more options exist.

“‘Stay faithful, or stay single’ is what I always say.”
“False dichotomy, dude—what if you’re poly?”

by zzach64 October 12, 2018

false

An answer that indicates an incorrect statement.

Friend 1: Dude, you need a haircut...
Friend 2: False.
(Friend 2 Indicates no haircut is needed.)

Friend 1: Hey buddy, we should go to the movies.
Friend 2: False.
(Friend 2 Indicates no movies will be attended.)

by M.H.Y. July 25, 2009

Failenware

When your Alienware computer decides to fail. This happens by not starting at all, freezing constantly, or giving one a "disc read error." You are fucking stupid if you buy a Failenware.

Fuck, my Failenware won't start again and I called customer support and they didn't help with shit...again.

by Jklo June 22, 2008

false pretense

In law, it means making untrue statements for the purpose of obtaining money or property. It is a form of theft.

But it could also be a false representation of fact or circumstance; misleading; lying.

Disney should be charged with false pretense for making little boys and girls believe that life always has a happy ending, for making boys and girls believe that a bully will always get what they deserve, and for making little girls believe that there is a prince charming out there waiting to sweep them off their feet. This misrepresentation of life that Disney gives leads to their money gain.

by katie was here August 4, 2007

false teller

Someone who uses harmless falsenesses integrated into vaguely truthful stories with the intent of having a good laugh with friends. The juvial nature of the false teller does not in anyway make him a liar

Stephen I am not a liar I'm a false teller!!

by theKO September 13, 2006

Failsome

1. The opposite of awesome.

Derived from "fail" (to not succeed/screw up) and "some" (suffix of "awesome").

Not sure if this chocolate & cheese ice cream is going to be awesome or failsome.

by MacGyver Rulz February 18, 2010