Skip to main content

Ebeneezer Screw

(v., trans.; usu. used as a phrase, as in "Getting the Ebeneezer Screw): the act of being laid off from a job at the end of the year, just before Christmas.
"Yeah, sorry I won't be buying any Christmas presents this year; I just got the Ebeneezer Screw".
by Andru J. November 12, 2009
mugGet the Ebeneezer Screw mug.

Ebenezer screwed

when you get really shitty gifts that ruin your Christmas spirit.
"Man, I got Ebenezer screwed this year. My family only gave me socks and Christmas cards with no money in them. I hate the holidays."
by Irasal December 27, 2014
mugGet the Ebenezer screwed mug.

Share this definition

Sign in to vote

We'll email you a link to sign in instantly.

Or

Check your email

We sent a link to

Open your email