snatch defeat from the jaws of victory

To lose when winning is an absolutely sure thing. See John Kerry's bid for the U.S. Presidency in 2004.

In 2004, John Kerry became the ultimate example of how to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory.

by Jake in NYC October 10, 2006

defector

usually defined as someone or a party that consciously abandons their home or default party, country or military affiliation and is usually considered illegal by the default association.

the definition started in the military, as someone who "defects" to the opposing party...meaning "to switch sides".

commonly used for refugees attempting to leave north korea. see example below:

"north korea is a nightmare. i know someone who actually managed to defect from that communist hellhole and apply for legal status in south korea as a defector"

by anon486 March 7, 2010

The Axe Defect

When Axe is overused to the point of actually counteracting The Axe Effect.

Jack: Brett was doing real good with that girl over their til she leaned in on him. Then she suddenly got up and ran away.
Ace: Probably the Axe Defect.

by tanukisanyo June 12, 2005

day of defeat

A game that is not 1, not2, but infinite steps up from Counter-Strike, which is a favorite of close-minded individuals and infantile morons.

Among the countless advantages of Day of Defeat, you do not get as many immature little kids complaining about hackers, and the damage level and recoil is such that the game requires skill and is a learning process.

by BlastMaster May 15, 2003

facially defeated

Someone who gets hit by an ugly stick

"Look at that girl over there."
"Umm, dude, she is facially defeated."

by waronstring July 16, 2008

defect

1. n. An imperfection, either cosmetic or functional.

2. v. To abandon an obligation or loyalty.

3. v. To change loyalties.

The refurbisher got sick of painting over defects, so he defected to a company that repairs merchandise with defects.

by Downstrike June 4, 2004

Defeation

After a war or battle when the person who is defeated falls into a depression

After Germany lost in World War One the country suffered from defeation.

by Jonny boychuck March 18, 2018