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Phelpsian 

An adjective describing total and utter dominance in a certain area. Derived from Michael Phelps' dominance in the 2008 Summer Olympics in which he set a record for winning 8 gold medals.
Wow. John can only be descibed as Phelpsian. He beats everyone at everything!
Phelpsian by John Serafino October 12, 2008

Phelpsian breakfast

A breakfast of epic proportions (thousands of calories).

After Michael Phelps, World-Class swimmer and Olympic gold medalist, who consumes up to 12,000 calories per day.
My mother made a Phelpsian breakfast for us, knowing that we would need a lot of calories for our upcoming project.
Phelpsian breakfast by Shaunomalous October 16, 2008

Phelpsian 

Michael Phelps had a Phelpsian performance in the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.
Phelpsian by Michael Phelps, Jr. October 17, 2008

Phelpsian feat 

To achieve the pinnacle of greatness in an athletic endeavor. Coined by Aaron Peirsol in post-commentary after Phelps one his 8th gold in Beijing 14th overall. Phelps has overthrown Spitz, so no longer can ridiculous amounts of gold medals or success be deemed Spitzian Feats. Phelpsian Feats.
She sprinted all the way to first place to win by a hundredth of a second, that's a pretty Phelpsian feat.
Phelpsian feat by laama greenface October 12, 2008

Phelpsian 

adj. the ability to dominate a competition.

Derived from the monumental performances of Michael Phelps, United States swimmer, at the 2008 Beijing Olypic Games for winning eight gold medals, and his 2007 World Championship performance for winning seven gold medals in Melbourne, Australia.
Chaz's performance in the mathlympics was phelpsian.
Phelpsian by KirSmack October 10, 2008

Phelpsian 

Feats of athletic skill that are beyond all reason or comprehension. To be unquestionable best in a particular athletic sport.
Ok, five gold medals is impressive, but it aint Phelpsian.
Phelpsian by Vorlauf October 11, 2008
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