by keyshaw June 16, 2004
This is the libel-proof way of really saying "we think this guy is a suspect but we don't yet have probable cause and we want to talk to him and hope he's stupid enough to confess and make our case." But, for some reason, they choose not to come out and say that the person is a "suspect" that they would arrest on sight.
Person of interest means we don't have enough to arrest; suspect means we do.
Person of interest means we don't have enough to arrest; suspect means we do.
Chief Smith said: "Witnesses described a bald white male with a 'wifebeater' shirt as being at the scene of the crime. He is a person of interest in this case and we would like to talk to him."
by forhall October 14, 2010
A person not used in examples that has absolutely no purpouse in life. Except for this one definition.
Person 1: hi
Person 2: hello
Person 3: h-
Person 4: stfu person 3 and stop interupting
Person 3: no u
Person 5: bruh
Person 6: wait ,person 5 exists?
Person 7: yea
Person 8: so do i
Person 9: y know, there are probably a lot more people
Person 10: agreed
Person 11: Anyways, is there a person 69?
Person 12: i want to meet him
Person 13: yeah... now i exist
Person 2: hello
Person 3: h-
Person 4: stfu person 3 and stop interupting
Person 3: no u
Person 5: bruh
Person 6: wait ,person 5 exists?
Person 7: yea
Person 8: so do i
Person 9: y know, there are probably a lot more people
Person 10: agreed
Person 11: Anyways, is there a person 69?
Person 12: i want to meet him
Person 13: yeah... now i exist
by moist_mcdonald the 3rd December 28, 2021
A person who is like a coin. 50/50. 50% of the time they're really cool and enjoyable to be around, 50% of the time they're the most insufferable human being ever to walk the planet.
Bob: Hey guys, I brought a pizza and gifts for everyone!
Everyone: Woo hoo!
--The Next Day--
Jim: Hey Bob, what's up dude?
Bob: My foot will be up your ass in 10 seconds if you don't get out of my sight right now.
Jim: Talk about a coin personality...
Everyone: Woo hoo!
--The Next Day--
Jim: Hey Bob, what's up dude?
Bob: My foot will be up your ass in 10 seconds if you don't get out of my sight right now.
Jim: Talk about a coin personality...
by Palutena March 28, 2016
a person who has the same routine and stories for 20+ years, and can not comprehend anything outside of the lifestyle they live. They have few short term goals and even fewer long term. Their work ethic is hodge-podge, and the extent of the climax of their day is what they are having for dinner and who won the women's soccer finals. Background people will typically be gossips and are the main consumers of Time and Forge magazine. They are also consumed in there own feelings and only understand their own problems. Main sign of not being a background person is being driven mad by hanging out with background people.
Background person: "I can't believe John broke up with Trish"
Main person: "...yep"
Background person: "I wonder what's for lunch today?"
Main person: "...yep"
Background person: "I wonder what's for lunch today?"
by Chillbro July 11, 2015
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