by retartar232 December 30, 2023

When a person or company reaches a foregone, usually emotionally-driven conclusion, and then rationalizes their actions with backwards logic in order to justify their loopy bullshit. Hamstering occurs when people arrive at a conclusion first, and then look for reasons to justify what they already believe.
by OneRedFox May 21, 2025

by Timmy t-ReX July 4, 2017

by James rejenold January 2, 2022

by Dannielio April 21, 2007

Any excuse for getting out of work, an obligation or promise. Sometimes thought to be a sexual euphemism, but not. A reason to be lazy.
A. Boss: Can you stay late this evening, we have to ship twenty more units before 5pm?
Employee: Sorry, boss, but I have to get home as soon as I can to clean the hamster cage!
B. Person 1: Can I get that money back that you borrowed last week?
Person 2: Sorry, but I have to get home as soon as possible to clean the hamster cage!
Employee: Sorry, boss, but I have to get home as soon as I can to clean the hamster cage!
B. Person 1: Can I get that money back that you borrowed last week?
Person 2: Sorry, but I have to get home as soon as possible to clean the hamster cage!
by anonymous March 26, 2022
