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 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 Tail

When a type of creature transforms from their tailed self to human, they will most likely feel something called phantom tail. Phantom tail is the feeling where it feels like your tail is still there, but it is in fact not.

"It.. feels like it's still there?"
"Yeah that's called Phantom Tail, you'll get used to it."

by h0pE . . d3sp41R August 3, 2021

Phantom Poster

A shadowy figure who is said to break into homes in order to use someone's computer. Once access to the computer is gained, the Phantom poster spins a web of melodramatic lies, while the poor victim stands helplessly by, wringing her hands and calling her lawyer. see McNads The Phantom Poster may be an urban legend.

Oh no, the Phantom Poster has struck again, now everyone thinks I am a Hollywood star who had Elvis's love child, after being kidnapped and raped by aliens, while my husband was killed during a terrorist attack on the President, and don't forget, vote for Fantasia!

by Bess Armstrong June 21, 2004

Phantom Beak

Phantom beak can be used for telling someone that there beak or there attempt at making fun at you is weak.

"I know what you are, but what am I". - Phantom Beak

by iBellix November 3, 2010

phantom piss

getting so drunk you take out your agressions on someone by laying stomach down on their bed and pissing only to leave before they get back.

After what Dan had pulled earlier that day Brian's only option was to phantom piss all over Dan's bed.

by B. Smith October 15, 2006

phantom cellphone

The feeling of your phone vibrating in your pocket when it is not there. Also occurs when you have lost your cellphone, but keep hearing it ring.

Betsy almost wrecked her car trying to answer her phantom cellphone.

by Le Miel February 5, 2010