Negro Companion

A African American friend.

Even though Foote is my negro companion, I couldn't seee him in the dark room until he smiled.

by Dwyer January 18, 2006

Compassion Hawk

A mohawk that you can wear in a corporate environment, because you donated your hair to a co-worker who lost her own hair due to cancer

Why does Sarah have a MoHawk at work? It's Ok, Thats a compassion hawk...check out Cheryls new wig isnt it stunning.

by Bleach for Blood February 22, 2011

East India Company

An English company formed in 1600 to develop trade with the new British colonies in India and southeastern Asia; in the 18th century it assumed administrative control of Bengal and held it until the British army took over in 1858 after the Indian Mutiny

I have no idea why I am putting this definition in here, after all, its an urbandictionary, and this is history.

by IRISHrepublicanARMY December 29, 2003

compassionate conservatism

A phrase coined by the Republicans for the 2000 presidential election in an effort to divert focus from the fact that in recent history the party had not been known for its compassion. Thus, a camouflage over reality, a diversion of attention from unflattering fact, a ruse, a marketing gimmick to cover up a weakness by asserting that you actually have the strength when you don’t.

“In his Inaugural Address, the President called on Americans to become citizens, not spectators. Since that time the President has used compassionate conservatism as his governing philosophy as the Administration has moved to tackle some of society's toughest assignments, such as educating our children, fighting poverty at home, and helping poor countries around the globe.”

by Bill Garnett July 22, 2004

beer compass

The invisible device that ensures your safe arrival home after a booze-cruise, even though you're too pissed to remember where you live, how you get there, and where you've come from.

"I got home by using my beer compass last night"

by Evil-Ernie July 16, 2003

african trash compactor

A hippopotamus

What's that animal over there? That's an African trash compactor!

by Phantom_458 March 28, 2020

compassion fatigue

A reluctance to give donations to charities raising funds for natural disasters such as the aftermath of the Tsunami, the S Asian Earthquake, Hurricane Katrina and other natural disasters. These events appear to occur with increasing frequency and so the public become weary of constantly being called upon to donate funds to help the needy.

This is also accompanied by a feeling that funds given in the past have been mismanaged through poor administration and other factors: therefore there is little point in making a donation as it will never reach those who need it most.

Roger was suffering from compassion fatigue when he watched another appeal to help the victims of the S Asian Earthquake. This time, he decided, charity begins at home. He went out for a few drinks down the pub.

by w00fdawg October 13, 2005