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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
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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
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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
mugGet the Phantom Featuremug.

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
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Phantom Beak

Phantom beak can be used for telling someone that there beak or there attempt at making fun at you is weak.
by iBellix November 3, 2010
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Phantom Exit

When one leaves a party/gathering/event without saying their goodbyes to any of their friends, whereby relieving themselves from the exhausting and time consuming "goodbye" rituals.
You: Where did Mimi and Roger go?

Friend: Damn them! They made a phantom exit...again!
by Rodneywayne July 30, 2011
mugGet the Phantom Exitmug.

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
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