Becoming nose-blind to a particular smell usually due to familiarity with or prolonged exposure to them. Just like Rover from Rover's Morning Glory's childhood friend Patel. Patel's house reeked of curry, but he was not aware of the pungent stank occupying his home. He was oblivious to the fact that basically everything within a 5 mile radius of his house smelled of the aromatic spice. Also known as Odor fatigue or Olfactory adaption.
Jeffrey was confident he could wear his outfit for one more day. However, The Patel Effect prevented him from realizing the truth that he smelled like a daycare's diaper bin.
2) when one is "rusty" at a certain sport and they want to get back into shape or return to the state in which they previously performed in a consistent manner due to an upcoming event in which that person or persons will compete at said sport/activity
3) to heat up and eat one's artistic supplies
Ay boys, lax season is right around the corner so we gon' go out this afternoon and get the pastels cooking
Wow, Grayson is pretty good considering he hasn't played in a while; he musta got them pastels cooking awhile ago
In the male (and possibly female) restrooms of high schools, cheap ceiling panels can be pushed aside. This allows students to climb up into the ceiling (usually by using the handles in the handi-capped stall) where they can smoke weed during lunch. Should not be attempted by students over 300 pounds.
"Dude! There's people in the ceiling!"
"Cracks in the ceiling panels, man. Cracks in the ceiling panels."