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Heffernan Syndrome

A phenomenon common to TV sitcoms and commercials, but occasionally occuring in real life wherein an overweight or otherwise unattractive male seems to have obtained a mate of much greater attractivesness. The syndrome is named for the character "Doug Heffernan" from the TV series "King of Queens", but is also visible in other shows such as "Seinfeld" and "(most especially) "The Drew Carey Show".
Did you see that couple? It was a classic case of Heffernan Syndrome!

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That dude is such a Heffernan; she's too good for him!
by Michael Patrick February 15, 2006
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Heffern

An ancient clan of Vampires decended from Ireland. They can be incredibly beautiful and horrifyingly ugly.
"Dude did you hear about Billy?"

"Yea man, he totally got bit by a Heffern last night."
by Lamia{Disgrace} August 7, 2008
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Heffernan's Syndrome

AKA as Balanitis Swollen foreskin in the Orthopaedic surgery patient.
Wow!, Look at the Heffernan's Syndrome on that Ortho Patient!!!!! Holy F^#%in S*!T!!!!!!
by JMCG2222 December 15, 2011
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heffer

a word to describe an obesely obese person or a name to which you will randomly call someone who has caused you annoyance.
"oh my life! look at that heffer over there, erghh"
"argh your such an effing heffer"
by beth + megs April 18, 2008
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Hefferpotamus

A very fat woman that much resembles the likeness of a Heffer (female cow) or a Hippotamus.
He was so drunk that he went home with a hefferpotamus.
by Dezarae86 October 29, 2007
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heffernan

Boston folks that think they are better than everyone else.
oh you can tell he is a Heffernan
by TheSnitch April 16, 2011
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Rodrick Heffley

person 1: OMG! that’s so rodrick heffley!!

person 2: i know right!!!
by awstenknightsknives January 28, 2021
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