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Hail Mary Parade 

(noun)

A series of last-ditch efforts or dramatic actions taken by a company, especially one facing potential failure, in a bid to quickly revive its fortunes. Characterized by a flurry of product announcements, ambitious projects, or strategic shifts, all launched in quick succession, in the hope that at least one will capture the market's or investors' attention and save the company from downfall.

The act of deploying multiple, often disparate, strategies or initiatives simultaneously, akin to throwing everything at the wall to see what sticks, under circumstances where failure seems imminent. This approach is marked by a blend of desperation and spectacle, aiming to generate buzz and rekindle interest in a sinking enterprise.
"Seeing the tech company roll out a new product lineup, a partnership, and a pivot to a new market all in one quarter felt like watching a Hail Mary Parade. Everyone knew they were on their last legs, trying anything to stay afloat."
Hail Mary Parade by Surur March 8, 2024
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liquid lunch 

A lunchbreak comprised entirely of alcoholic beverages, and no food.
"With all the lay-offs that morning, it was rough. I hit the bar around the corner for a liquid lunch mid-day."
liquid lunch by Alexandra July 27, 2004
Word of the Day on June 21, 2026
Dunzo, a slang word for done/finshed. Made famous by the Laguna Beach cast.
This car is so dunzo. (Kristin's car breaks down.)
dunzo by Joey Pellet December 8, 2004
Word of the Day on June 20, 2026

ankle biter

Someone or something that bites your ankles.
To a postman, an ankle biter is often known as a dog.
To an adult, an ankle biter may be a toddler.
To hikers, an ankle biter is sometimes a tick.
And so on.
"Dang ankle biter took off my whole leg!!"
ankle biter by the sane maniac February 2, 2004
Word of the Day on June 19, 2026

Male Pattern Blindness 

When a man will search for hours to find something that is laying out in the open on a table. Items are often easily found by a women.
Man: "I have been searching for hours for keys."
Woman: "You mean the ones sitting there on the coffee table?"
Man: "Where?"
Woman: "Right there in the middle of that table."
Man: "oh, must have been Male Pattern Blindness"
Male Pattern Blindness by diablo581 February 10, 2008
Word of the Day on June 18, 2026

Pretty Privilege

A person who has more opportunities, and becomes more successful in life because of how attractive they are.
"Pretty privilege isn't a thing." "Yes it is have you seen GeorgeNotFound"

"GeorgeNotFound has so much pretty privilege its not fair!!!"
Word of the Day on June 17, 2026
Jenny got in more trouble after being arrested because she had priors.
priors by Jermaine Young. October 14, 2008
Word of the Day on June 16, 2026