Phantom Feature

A useful and expected feature that is mysteriously lacking in a similar or competing product.

Expecting said feature to be present and then being unpleasantly surprised by its absence.

Using a device with the expectation that said features will be present.

Technical analogue to phantom limb

After years of Firefox and Chrome, I can't bear to use IE for all the phantom features

by hqrsie October 17, 2009

phantom panties

panties found in your boyfriend's bed that aren't yours

Sheila: Hey, I heard you broke up with Brian...
Amy: Yeah, cause i found a pair of phantom panties in his bed last night.
Sheila: That cheatin' ass douche! Good for you, girl!

by iceburg27 September 17, 2012

Phantom Handjob

When a man or woman’s lays on arm or hand to make numb then proceeds to perform handjob on self or partner

Dam my arms numb guess I’ll give myself that phantom handjob

by ThePhantom89 January 12, 2021

phantom gourmet

when your postmates delivery driver ghosts you and never gives you your order

"Oh man I got phantom gourmeted again! That's twice now they straight up ghosted my ass"

by chessyjames May 16, 2020

Phantom Tim

The feeling that, although everybody is present, somebody is missing from the room.

“Hold up, did somebody leave?”
“Nah man that’s just a Phantom Tim, everyone’s here.”

by hSak August 31, 2019

pulling a phantom

Disappearing at random intervals; usually with a bunch of friends.

I'm tired of you pulling a phantom while we're walking through downtown Compton.

by 76 Cent May 25, 2011

window phantom

A nosy neighbor who does not want to be caught spying. The person who wants to know everything that happens on the block. Seen in practically every neighborhood, and every movie depicting a neighborhood.

As I walked down the street, I had the eerie feeling that I was being watched. Must have been a window phantom.

by Pen Dragon March 31, 2013