placebo

Innefective medication given to someone to psychologically make them well. They think that they have been given medication that makes them better so their mind makes themself get better because they think the drug is taking effect. Confusing.

Dr. Jimbob: We got a guy at the front desk complaining that he is critically ill. I don't think he is though, I mean I've checked him over and he's fine.

Dr. Thomas: Just give him a placebo, that should sort it.

by Craig March 26, 2005

placebo button

Pedestrian use button placed at traffic lights so that mere citizens are deluded that they actually have some sort of control over the sequence of said traffic signals where in actual fact the system is of 1950s vintage & will change colour every ten minutes regardless.

"Ah! the lights are against me, but what's this? A control button! I'll press this & the little white man will flash & I'll be on my way. Isn't technology great!" Another cruel trick from our heartless government,a placebo button.

by Alex & Bonzo Dogg November 16, 2006

placebo high

when everyone abound u is high and then you fell high

wow, everyone is high around me, I also fell high, I am/feel placebo high.

by _vdod_69 November 27, 2021

phacebook phucked

The effect of having everyone of your Facebook Friends emailed a phishing scam or malware link from YOUR facebook account when you, in actuallity, had nothing to do with it. I swear!

To all of my friends: I am SOOOO SORRY. I did NOT send you that malware link. I have been phacebook phucked, AGAIN!

by Nerdy Redhead December 12, 2010

placebo

placebo means bullshit

this is all placebo

by kaarolinnaa.__ May 8, 2018

Placebo effect of I.T.

When a computer fault that has been plaguing a user suddenly disappears at the mere presence of someon who works in I.T.

The "system fault" was resolved using the placebo effect of I.T.

by fluffygreenbootlaces June 30, 2021

Placebo

Besides being a band a Placebo is also an ineffective dose masquerading as the real thing.
Although what the 'real thing' is, is subjective.

In Biology....
Amanda: "Hey Lu, what is a placebo?"
Lu: "An ineffective dose masquerading as the real thing"
Amanda: "Masquerading eh?"
Lu: "Yep"
Amanda: "Kay, Thanks"

by The Mighty Belthazor February 9, 2010