winner-take-all

The type of system used in the electoral college in all states except for Maine and Nebraska. Instead of the winner-take-all system, Maine and Nebraska have split electoral votes. The battleground districts are Maine's 2nd Congressional District (ME-2) and Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District (NE-2). Maine is a blue state while Nebraska is a red state. In the electoral college, all 50 states have electoral votes and there are 538 total votes but 270 are needed to win. If a presidential candidate wins the popular vote in one state, that state's electoral votes go to the winner. The losing candidate receives none.

Why is the electoral college a winner-take-all system even though there are faithless electors?

by 1234567890abcdefghij September 9, 2020

winner winner vegan dinner

Literally, it’s vegans celebrating... but with dinner!

Winner winner vegan dinner! There’s more than two options on the menu for me!

by It’sbradthevegan! February 28, 2021

winner vs. wiener

A comparison of someone with a successful track record due to his having a mental "backbone", as opposed to a cowardly weakling who is reluctant to speak up or try anything new/risky/unconventional because he fears failure and/or offending someone, and so he lives a life of stagnation, shame, and mediocrity.

To determine which side of the "winner vs. wiener" scale you are, consider whether or not you're willing to "go out on a limb" for the potential betterment of your life, take an unpopular view in the interests of morals or progress, or to step out of the crowd and stick up for someone else.

by QuacksO October 28, 2022

Trumpian winner

1. A candidate or competitor who wins on a technicality then occupies (or squanders) their tenure in a "braggadocious" attempt to prove that their triumph was a mandate by the people or by God
2. A person who has technically won a contest but is so insecure about themselves and the margin by which they won that they constantly bring up the competition, belittle their competitor, and inflate their own achievement long past the end of the contest
3. The equivalent of a sore loser, and yet they won
4. The loser of a contest who ends up winning on a technicality
5. Anyone who wins an election and models themselves after Donald Trump

That guy's a real Trumpian winner, still bragging about the election from a year ago.

by Windup-Bird February 16, 2017

You're Winner!

Phrase used in Big Rigs: Over the Road Racing. Used in Internet-speak as a sarcastic congratulation.

History:

The game was developed in Russia, and hastily released on the PC. It is one of the worst games ever made on the PC. Netjak.com gave it a 0 out of 10 in every category.

Upon completion of the race (In version 1.0 the opposing truck would never move.) and the phrase "You're Winner!" along with a mysterious 3-handled trophy appear on-screen to let you know that, you are the winner.

"I tied my shoes today!"
"Really? You're Winner!"

by MC Grammar March 23, 2004

rocking chair winner

A sports gambling term used to describe an easy winner. "Rocking chair" is used to demonstrate the ease of the win. Essentially, it's as easy as sitting in a rocking chair and rocking.

Dave: Yo Jake did you take that Alabama/Florida game?
Jake: Na, what was the spread.
Dave: Florida -10, beat em 56-24. Fucking rocking chair winner baby!

by AbuserX December 16, 2008

Living the life of a lotto winner

Enjoying all the benefits of wealth without doing any work, usually because of the generosity of parents.

She: Wow, that guy is lucky: he's unemployed and living with his parents in their mansion, his mother is a great cook, he has the use of his father's Mini Cooper, and spends most of his time swimming, playing golf, and, generally, anything that he wants to do.
He: Yeah, he's living the life of a lotto winner.

by ring-tailed roarer May 30, 2009