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Parscale

To over promise and under deliver; to set unrealistic expectations or simply lie about a product or event’s popularity or desirability.
I was totally parscaled about the rally. I waited in lines for five days to get in and the arena was only a third full.
by pm800 June 21, 2020
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parsimony

Adoption of the simplest explanation for an observation. Also stinginess or frugality in regards to economics and finance.
Vanguard must spend a lot of money on printing and mailing its statements, because of the extra paper involved. Undoubtedly, that was a tough decision for the company, which is known for its parsimony
by sug-almighty July 8, 2005
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Parson's Law

Michael was rejected from Harvard University for failing to follow Parson's Law. He didn't fill it out properly his first try.
by Dorm Chief March 6, 2013
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Parscale

In stark contrast to terms like hyperscale and planet-scale that describe massive, growing systems, a Parscale is something that only delivers one thousandth of what was promised.
"Did you see that Tulsa rally? 1 million people registered and only a thousand showed up. That's totally Parscale, and it's all Brad's fault."
by Tuc U June 20, 2020
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Parsa

It’s an original persian name commenly used for boys.

Parsa’s are really hard to catch but when you do so, they’re gonna be greatest lover that the world has ever seen, they’re the faithful and loyal, when they fall in love, they see no one but they’re beloved one.
Parsa’s are social, talkative as radio and cool.
Parsa is also defined as devotee.
by Sparrow25 August 17, 2018
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Parson Brown

"Parson Brown" is the term used to talk about a typical angelican priest of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. "Parson Brown" is not an actual person (though he might have been at some time), but a figure of speech, like "John Doe" is an unidentified male and "Charley" is a watchman. "Parson" by itself means minister.
The classic line from Winter Wonderland:
"In the meadow we can build a snowman
Then pretend that he is Parson Brown
He'll say 'Are you married ?', We'll say 'No man,
For you can do the job when you're in town.'"
Sure, it sounds like some kind of sexual reference, but its not. It's just a priest asking a couple if they are married. They reply that they are not and that they will wait for him to "do the job" of marrying them when he comes to their town.
by bsmeb October 18, 2006
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Parsimonious

-Adjective

To hold on to every bit you can or try to use the bare minimum of what is needed

-Related words/phrases: Frugal, Ration, Small use, penny-pinching ect..
1) the teacher was very parsimonious and did not let the student use her supplies in fear of not having enough, and needing to buy more before his/her paycheck

Chad was Parsimonious when it came to his candy and when kids asked for some skittles he gave them one, just 1
by Serious Joker August 4, 2014
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