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ponzi scheme

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.
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.
by gmx December 16, 2004
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Schemer

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!"
by Word Addict August 1, 2008
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schiße

German:Shit, used to make fun of Germans, or if you need a good way to get around forum censorng.
Oh, schiße, that guy stole my money!
by Mike Crotch April 21, 2006
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schmead

Unknown bodily substance found on everyday items.
"Amanda left a bunch of schmead on my monitor and keyboard."
by retlehs September 16, 2006
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Jay-Scheme

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.
"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 !
by NickThePrick7 October 28, 2011
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Schmeagol

the biggest lick; closely resembles the character from lord of the rings; not sociably acceptable in society or most public places including restaurants, public schools, and most Walmarts in South Florida; very hard to understand and should consider learning sign language; also has trouble "with the ladies".
drug dealer: hey lick wanna buy some tree

schmeagol: hey sure brooo how bout a g for 15

drug dealer: fuck you lick try 30.

schmeagol: yes sir mr. sir

drug dealer: *walks away with $30 and never gave him the tree*
by dat boi FUF* October 13, 2011
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coop schmeal

used in reference to james cooper who needs to come downstairs and schmeal
Coop dinner! Coop schmeal! Coop your friends are here!

My coop schmeal brings all the noras to the yard and they're like coop dinner!
damn right
coop phone!
by zeynep December 8, 2004
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