someone with limited talent who none the less advances in a line of work based on the success of their much more notable and interesting uncle
Ted's just a fail nephew, the only reason anyone takes him seriously is his uncle William Nordhaus is a famous climate economist
by HuertDog May 11, 2020

Building a huge car stereo in a vehicle, that ultimatley fails. More than 28,000 watts, and not hitting over 156db. To spend alot of money, and have nothing in return.
by stoking June 18, 2011

When someone re-gifts you a gift, and doesn't even realize that it is a gift that you originally gave them.
My friend totally regifted me a necklace for my birthday that I gave her for Christmas a week before!! Regift fail.
by Yelsie December 31, 2010

by SuelTameOresuTeMato April 26, 2025

Also see "broken economy" Failure by design, A economy flawed from the start. Lead to ruins by those in power.
by ShowWy-D November 26, 2013

Kevin: Well there are the known unknowns to consider....
Derek: Did you just say known unknowns? Did those words really just come out of your fail hole?
Derek: Did you just say known unknowns? Did those words really just come out of your fail hole?
by Work Demon May 8, 2015
