Medical slang for a person who turns up to a doctor's clinic or hospital emergency department apparently in extreme pain, who really just wants a dose of morphine or pethidine. Often associated with many horrible past and present life experiences that would usually elicit sympathy but not at 2 am on night shift.
Triage nurse: "That guy says he has a kidney stone but I think he's a seeker. I've put him down as category 3."
Intern: Let's hope he gets bored and buggers off to some other ED, or at least gets seen by someone other than me."
Intern: Let's hope he gets bored and buggers off to some other ED, or at least gets seen by someone other than me."
by mahatmagrande September 26, 2006
I asked Bobby Dylan,
I asked The Beatles.
I asked Timothy Leary,
But he couldn't help me either!
Ah the seeker
I asked The Beatles.
I asked Timothy Leary,
But he couldn't help me either!
Ah the seeker
by captainphoenix December 11, 2006
by VVeedson March 24, 2010
One who is seeking. Truth, justice, a plan of action, or other. One with the title of "The Seeker" usually possesses immense power and charisma.
by Anonymous August 23, 2003
by john wiskeyjack August 17, 2003
A person who is always looking to improve their social standing beyond what is reasonable or fitting by acquiring more desirable possessions, taking extravagant vacations, joining exclusive organizations and cultivating new and advantageous social connections in order to impress others.
His vacationing on the Costa del Sol shows what a status seeker he has become.
Being superficial status seekers, they are thinking of buying a new McMansion, even though they don't plan on having a family and already own a house that suits their needs in all respects.
Being superficial status seekers, they are thinking of buying a new McMansion, even though they don't plan on having a family and already own a house that suits their needs in all respects.
by lifeonearth June 19, 2012
by I, Wreckerrr December 10, 2016