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

by 76 Cent May 25, 2011

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
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
by hqrsie October 17, 2009

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

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.
by Rodneywayne July 30, 2011

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.
by Le Miel February 5, 2010
