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"I hope the size of the new iPhone isn't vapor-hype. The last one didnt' really give us anything new."
by uni-marketer April 26, 2012
Get the vapor-hype mug.Pronunciation: /ˈveɪpər ˌloʊkəˈmoʊtɪv/ (VAY-pur LOH-kuh-MOH-tiv)
Definition:
1. Vapor Locomotive (noun) - An integral element within transport networks; a power-driven component
2. Facilitating progression along designated transit railway channels, enabling distribution across ample areas.
Significance:
• It defines the locomotion of elements.
• It emphasizes its purpose in transporting.
• It identifies the mode of transport as an element.
• It avoids detailing the literal significance.
• It improves on stating its relevance.
• It replaces literal definition with a symbolic significance.
Definition:
1. Vapor Locomotive (noun) - An integral element within transport networks; a power-driven component
2. Facilitating progression along designated transit railway channels, enabling distribution across ample areas.
Significance:
• It defines the locomotion of elements.
• It emphasizes its purpose in transporting.
• It identifies the mode of transport as an element.
• It avoids detailing the literal significance.
• It improves on stating its relevance.
• It replaces literal definition with a symbolic significance.
Examples:
• “The intricate transport web was made possible by a consistent line of vapor locomotives.”
• “The cargoes traveled securely on the transport element, the vapor locomotive.”
• “Several vapor locomotives transported through various states.”
• “The intricate transport web was made possible by a consistent line of vapor locomotives.”
• “The cargoes traveled securely on the transport element, the vapor locomotive.”
• “Several vapor locomotives transported through various states.”
by Dmitrio March 2, 2025
Get the vapor locomotive mug.1. When someone who shows great relationship promise disappears suddenly and unexpectedly. Usually they will deliver the news with a text message, letter or, equally cowardly and detached form of media messaging. Like the vapor trail of a fast-moving airplane, there is evidence that the plane was once there, but is now nowhere to be seen.
2. Spurned
2. Spurned
"Geri and I were getting along so well. We had several amazing dates... she was so into me two nights ago, but this morning she vapor-trailed me with a text message saying that she didn't want to see me anymore."
"Scott was so amazing. We always made time for each other. We even planned a dinner date for this evening. But when I got home from work, he vapor-trailed me with a note he slipped under my door saying that we can't hang out anymore."
"Scott was so amazing. We always made time for each other. We even planned a dinner date for this evening. But when I got home from work, he vapor-trailed me with a note he slipped under my door saying that we can't hang out anymore."
by emospurned November 15, 2013
Get the vapor-trailed mug.Bro! Debbie with the tattoos gave me a Columbian Vaporizer lastnight! The coke was bomb, but smelled kinda like shit! Got high as fuck though!
by Toner-D-Boner May 22, 2025
Get the Columbian Vaporizer mug.Vapor vaulting is the act of pressing one's anus to another's, particularly after coitus, when the undercarriages are at their moistest. A gaseous deposit is then made into the receiving butthole.
Yeah, man, we were wiped out, but we were sweaty, so I thought to myself, "Why not? I'm gonna try vapor vaulting you."
by De la frookster September 7, 2014
Get the Vapor vaulting mug.Mercury Vapor is a type of High Intensity Discharge Lighting. They are extremely reliable and can last upto 50 Years! They dont have the incredible color rendering Abilities of Metal Halide, or the Outstanding efficiency of HPS (High Pressure Sodium), which makes them the worst HID Light source out of the 3. These lamps were extremely popular back in the 50s, 60s, 70s, and 80s. They are being phased out but there are alot of them still out there, and you can still see them in streetlights, floodlights, and such.
by Valtteri Bottas 77 fan January 11, 2022
Get the Mercury Vapor mug.A goal that ist more talked about than actually doing something for it. It is similar vaporware in the games, software and film industry.
A: I will make these self improvement courses to becomes a millionaire and than I will get all the girls. B: Bro that's a vapor goal! Do you you really work for it? I just see you talking and thinking about it!
by WannabeNeologist February 19, 2023
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