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Philhardy 

Often Spoke of in the North west (mainly Stockport) as an urban legend there is infact a rare breed of these creatures known collectivley as Philhardy's. pronounced "FILL-ARE-DEE"

Similar to a ‘uncle knobhead’ but more of a sex pest borderline rapist.

Over the hill, top man styled wanna be player who slings bad one liners down the park after hours in attempt to pic up teenage girls.

Can be found hanging around off licences offering to buy under age kids alcohol and fags in attempt tag along down the youth club or park bench.

A "PhilHardy" will normally have a 9-5 day time job e.g in an office but nine out of 10 "Philhardy's" will moonlight as male prostitutes hanging round the back streets of Stockport offering their "Crafty Butcher" services in return for slices of smoked ham and cans of fizzy pop.
John - ‘Hey Lee what’s with the "Philhardy" following us down the skate park?’
Lee- ‘ dunno, he’s just bough Jason some tabs, Chinzano and a big tub of vaseline'
Related Words

Philtarded 

A mentally deficient individual

The epitome of any half-baked fool

Batman is philtarded.
Philtarded by thei3ot April 13, 2006

philtarded 

To do something immature/ stupid... like Phil
It was so philtarded when John ran into the room, farted, then ran away giggling.
philtarded by joe April 2, 2005

Philardo 

Phil’s hot rod jetski.
Yo bro. Get off the philardo.
Philardo by fucksgood22 September 6, 2020

philardo 

Phil’s hot rod jetski
Yo bro. Get off the philardo.
philardo by fucksgood22 September 6, 2020
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The striver is a future Soros/Fullbright/Rhodes/Gates/Marshall/etc. fellow. The striver lives to study. For the striver, their fun comes from the rewards they expect to receive in return for their diligence. Be it Law School, B-School, academia, or politics. The striver seeks to find the American Dream through academic success.
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Successful strivers:
- Barack Obama
- Harold Koh
Striver by URM Striver January 3, 2009
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