1) A phrase used by idiots for any type of scam.
2) A specific type of scam. The operator (often from nigeria) of the scam promises "investors" that their money will be doubled in a certain number of days. The operator depends on the money provided by later investors to pay off his obligations to the earlier investors. This turns out splendidly for the early investors (assuming that it takes off), but later investors get the short end of the stick, as no more people are enrolling. At this point, the operator usually takes the money he has left and runs. This generally sucks for the later investors. Not that I care, because you have to be a total dumbass to enroll in a ponzi scheme anyhow.
2) A specific type of scam. The operator (often from nigeria) of the scam promises "investors" that their money will be doubled in a certain number of days. The operator depends on the money provided by later investors to pay off his obligations to the earlier investors. This turns out splendidly for the early investors (assuming that it takes off), but later investors get the short end of the stick, as no more people are enrolling. At this point, the operator usually takes the money he has left and runs. This generally sucks for the later investors. Not that I care, because you have to be a total dumbass to enroll in a ponzi scheme anyhow.
1) Bill: these people are trying to make me think I can get a free iPod for answering a survey. Looks like a ponzi scheme to me.
Me: Bill, you dumbass. That's not a ponzi scheme.
2) Just great. I just got another one of those get-rich-quick spams. I'm amazed that anyone buys into ponzi schemes.
Me: Bill, you dumbass. That's not a ponzi scheme.
2) Just great. I just got another one of those get-rich-quick spams. I'm amazed that anyone buys into ponzi schemes.
by gmx December 16, 2004
Get the ponzi scheme mug.A slang term that you use to call a person's long string of hair that noticeably protrudes out from the rest, usually due to the fact that the hair has been over-combed, unkempt and/or over-grown. Also can be spelled "Scheemer", to stress the proper pronunciation of the word. (Originated from the character "Schemer" from Shining Time Station.)
"Man John, you need a haircut. You have this gigantic schemer sticking out on the side of your head!"
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Jay-Scheme or Jason-Scheme is the exact opposite of a Ponzi-scheme.
It is a legal investment or selling operation in which the seller pays for the customer's discounts with his/her own money.
The Jay scheme usually collapses within itself due to the fact that the seller is unable to sustain financial stability.
It can also collapse due to legal authorities taking action by administratively dissolving such a company for its inability to file for tax return.
It is a legal investment or selling operation in which the seller pays for the customer's discounts with his/her own money.
The Jay scheme usually collapses within itself due to the fact that the seller is unable to sustain financial stability.
It can also collapse due to legal authorities taking action by administratively dissolving such a company for its inability to file for tax return.
"Yo did you hear about Tom selling that vinyl he bought for $5 to some guy on ebay for only $2?"
Yea he totally pulled a Jay-Scheme on that one !
Yea he totally pulled a Jay-Scheme on that one !
by NickThePrick7 October 28, 2011
Get the Jay-Scheme mug.Scheming is a ingenious way to out maneuver and out wit many minds in advancing devious goals without detection. This can be performed by either one person or by an elite group of schemers. Scheming is an art form. It is art because scheming can be carried out in any possible way at any possible time. If your not sure you've been schemed, than it has been properly done on you. Scheming is usually done to lessen heads from certain activities: smoking some tasty haze
"Jenna realized she was schemed when she found herself alone and the group gone with the spliff"
"Be careful of 123 C and their nonresidents, they may seem cool...but their all scheming bastards"
"Was that scheming or some ninja work?"
"Be careful of 123 C and their nonresidents, they may seem cool...but their all scheming bastards"
"Was that scheming or some ninja work?"
by 3rd June 12, 2006
Get the Scheming mug.Cross between the words: 'Semantic' & 'Schematic'
Semantic:
- noun (used with a singular verb) 1. Linguistics. a. the study of meaning.
b. the study of linguistic development by classifying and examining changes in meaning and form.
2. Also called significs. the branch of semiotics dealing with the relations between signs and what they denote.
3. the meaning, or an interpretation of the meaning, of a word, sign, sentence, etc.: Let's not argue about semantics.
4. general semantics.
Schematic:
- adjective 1. pertaining to or of the nature of a schema, diagram, or scheme; diagrammatic.
–noun 2. a diagram, plan, or drawing: Read the schematic before attempting any repairs.
Ergo, the word 'Schemantic' is a personal interpretation of pictures, designs, drawings etc.; descriptions containing 'slang' overtures.
Semantic:
- noun (used with a singular verb) 1. Linguistics. a. the study of meaning.
b. the study of linguistic development by classifying and examining changes in meaning and form.
2. Also called significs. the branch of semiotics dealing with the relations between signs and what they denote.
3. the meaning, or an interpretation of the meaning, of a word, sign, sentence, etc.: Let's not argue about semantics.
4. general semantics.
Schematic:
- adjective 1. pertaining to or of the nature of a schema, diagram, or scheme; diagrammatic.
–noun 2. a diagram, plan, or drawing: Read the schematic before attempting any repairs.
Ergo, the word 'Schemantic' is a personal interpretation of pictures, designs, drawings etc.; descriptions containing 'slang' overtures.
Schemantic: TBA
by CanuckyDucky June 28, 2009
Get the Schemantic mug.1. The buzz or feeling obtained after injesting large amounts of nicotine.
2. Another way of saying a nicotine device, often a juul , suorin, smok, mods, and many more. This word is commonly used among teenagers.
2. Another way of saying a nicotine device, often a juul , suorin, smok, mods, and many more. This word is commonly used among teenagers.
by Shmacks right March 26, 2019
Get the Schmack mug.An act of random annoyance. This is not to be confused with the act of trolling. Schmiggly Schmaffing is annoyance that invokes rage among their victims. After completing the act, one yells "Schmiggly Schmaffin!" to increase the annoyance of the victim
Justin opens his book to page 103.
Zack says "Hey Justin! Look over there!"
Justin looks.
As Justin is looking, Zack throws his book on the ground and yells "Schmiggly Schmaffin!"
Justin says "Damn it!"
Zack says "Hey Justin! Look over there!"
Justin looks.
As Justin is looking, Zack throws his book on the ground and yells "Schmiggly Schmaffin!"
Justin says "Damn it!"
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