The printer turned out to be a paperweight.
by The return of Light Joker January 21, 2011
An object that may have had an original purpose (usually electronic devices) or a concept model of something else, but in any case unable to serve its intended purpose except as a display item or a paperweight
Since many of these paperweights, especially those of the old electronics category, required a larger investment at its initial purchase, these paperweights become expensive, hence, the "expensive paperweight"
Since many of these paperweights, especially those of the old electronics category, required a larger investment at its initial purchase, these paperweights become expensive, hence, the "expensive paperweight"
I found an old ipod in my uncle's basement, but it doesn't even work anymore so now it's just an expensive paperweight!
Is that a BlackBerry?
It WAS a BlackBerry, now it's just an expensive paperweight!
Whoa is that seriously a holographic infrared keyboard?
Nope, this is just the concept model for a holographic infrared keyboard that got rejected during the pitch... So now it's just an expensive paperweight!
Is that a BlackBerry?
It WAS a BlackBerry, now it's just an expensive paperweight!
Whoa is that seriously a holographic infrared keyboard?
Nope, this is just the concept model for a holographic infrared keyboard that got rejected during the pitch... So now it's just an expensive paperweight!
by UM North Quad October 29, 2015
Joe enjoyed his trip to the Bahamas, but - upon returning to work - he was dismayed to find that Frank had left him a Nashville Paperweight.
by MemphisBlue April 12, 2017
Guy 1:"Hey man can I play your PSP?"
Guy2:"Nah, its been in paperweight mode ever since i tried to hack it but fucked up."
Guy1:"Well, FUCK! That sucks."
Guy2:"Yea, so does your mom."
Guy2:"Nah, its been in paperweight mode ever since i tried to hack it but fucked up."
Guy1:"Well, FUCK! That sucks."
Guy2:"Yea, so does your mom."
by Mr.Biggly July 01, 2010
Digital Paperweight: A term used to describe a website or online platform that serves no functional purpose other than providing aesthetic appeal or informational content. Similar to a physical paperweight that merely occupies space without serving any practical function, a digital paperweight lacks interactive elements or features that engage users in meaningful actions or transactions. Visitors to a digital paperweight can only passively consume information, view images, or read textual content without the ability to schedule appointments, make purchases, access digital downloads, participate in discussions, or engage in other interactive activities commonly found on functional websites. Its primary function is to visually please the user without offering any actionable or transactional opportunities, making it akin to a decorative yet non-utilitarian object in the digital realm.
Although the website had a visually stunning design and captivating images, it was ultimately a digital paperweight since visitors couldn't do anything beyond reading the provided information. It lacked any interactive features or transactional capabilities, rendering it an aesthetically pleasing but functionally limited online presence.
The website was nothing more than a digital paperweight, offering beautiful visuals but no interactive features or practical functionalities for visitors.
The website was nothing more than a digital paperweight, offering beautiful visuals but no interactive features or practical functionalities for visitors.
by Imajenn Marketing May 12, 2023
That 60 year old guy who don't know how to use computers that works in the it department is a corporate paperweight.
In the movie Office Space Milton is a corporate paperweight.
In the movie Office Space Milton is a corporate paperweight.
by Chaosmirage December 29, 2016
A person that you are in a relationship with that doesn't actually do what a romantic relationship entails. They don't care for you emotionally, unironically using the term "emotional labor" as a turn-off. They neither cook nor clean. They may offer sex and they may look pretty for you, but that's it. This isn't love.
Hence the word "paperweight," a pretty thing that is actually useless.
Hence the word "paperweight," a pretty thing that is actually useless.
Cardi B: "I don't cook, I don't clean, but let me tell you how I got this ring!"
Me: "Isn't this just glorifying being a paperweight partner?"
Me: "Isn't this just glorifying being a paperweight partner?"
by Pylot November 22, 2022