Paltering

Paltering (gerund or verb) and palter (verb) refer to an extremely common practice of lying and deceiving with true statements. Probably the most common form of paltering (especially among politicians and interviewees on media) is answering a challenging or embarrassing question with a statement which is true but does not address the original question. Frustrated questioners sense the lie, but instead of identifying the paltering, often rephrase and repeat their original question. Strangely, very few know this word and its phenomenon, thinking a lie must be only a misstatement of fact. Check out a long scholarly article on paltering at www.apa.org/pubs/journals/releases/psp-pspi0000081.pdf .

By subtle paltering, the witness at a Senate hearing avoided all the challenging and important questions that Senators directed his way, leaving the Senators with a sense of confusion and frustration.

by billdc June 4, 2018

Ann Coultering

The act of shitting while standing up, named after Ann Coulter because your butthole is unbelievably tight, you spew shit everywhere, and, when your done, everyone hates you.

Person 1: Bro, I wouldn't go into the bathroom, someone was just Ann Coultering in there.
Person 2: IN A STARBUCKS! HAS THE WORLD LOST THERE MIND!
Person 1: I know bro, teens and their trends these days.

by BigSmex November 15, 2018

Harry Pottering

When one does/says something that is Harry Potter related.

Annie: "What's that dude doing?"
Morgan: "Dude it's obvious - he's Harry Pottering."

by morgzannie July 27, 2010

Harry-Pottering

The act of staying at college over Thanksgiving, Christmas, and spring vacations, just like Harry did for every vacation.

Roommate: Hey, are you going home for Thanksgiving break?

You: Nah, plane tickets are too expensive. I'm Harry-Pottering it this time.

by collegium September 25, 2011

Pottering

To pretend to go offline or close a account (facebook,twitter,boards.ie or skype ) but really be hiding in the background like Kells at a 12 year olds birthday party

Lee not been on skype today ?
Nah think hes pottering

by Carefree_Ste September 26, 2012

pouterling

a tiktokers with 16.1k and is the bestest friend to anyone who’s lucky enough to become friends with her

pouterling is my tiktok idol

by siam-h February 6, 2021

puttering around

To busy oneself around the homestead pretending to look busy. Bam. Suck it ryan. It's here now.

AKA to pick up small items, clean already clean areas, etc...

She was puttering around the house on a lazy Sunday not sure what to do with herself.

by Toomanycatpeople April 6, 2016