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pantster

A person who writes by 'the seat of her pants' as opposed to a plotter, one who plans or outlines her writing. Term used, and popularized, by writers, and is familiar with the writing community of the American-based writing contest NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) that started in 1999, and other such contests. A general term for a writer of this approach. Antonyms: plotter, outliner, planner.
Are you a plotter or a pantster? I'm definitely a pantster! I can't wait to see what shows up next!
by wip August 1, 2013
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Pantser

A NaNoWriMo term that means that you 'fly by the seat of your pants' when you are writing your novel. You have nothing but the absolute basics planned out for your novel.

This outlook towards writing is often opposed by the 'planner', who knows exactly what is going to happen, when it will happen, and where it will happen. There is often enmity between the two types of writers.
Another pantser?! Seriously, GTFO.
by FightOrFlight November 22, 2010
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Lollery pantser

An expression, most commonly used by someone named Ja'Crispy, often used in serious situations to provide comic relief or just to indicate that something is funny. Can be used interchangeably with the more traditional "lol".

The literal meaning is unclear but it is thought to have something to do with a person who pantses another person, that is pulls down their pants. The lollery indicates that the pantsing takes place while the pantser is laughing.
Willy: "Aw, man I keep running out of brainfüd!"
Noah: "Lollery pantser!"
by Ottisnaesi April 16, 2020
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pantsfer

The act of transfering vital belongings such as keys, wallet, and cell phone to another pair of pants after changing.
"Hey dude can I borrow your phone?"
"Where's yours?"
"It was left behind during the pantsfer."
by Hetuitus December 12, 2008
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pantstree

the process of putting a pair of pants on a tree for the sake of fun but also providing viewers with an entertaining image for the day, also a slogan can be added for more effect.
"hey dude, did you see that tree! it was wearing a pair of pants!", "what a pantstree?", "yeah these days with so much marketing focused on image its hard not to feel self conscience."
by APovey May 19, 2010
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Pankster

Commonly mixed up with a wankster (wannbe/white gangster), a pankster is the peaceful version of a gangster. Panksters set out to try and demolish the common sterotypes of gangsters. While dress, speech, and personas vary in panksters, they generally dress with pants low on hips, wife beater tank tops, and over sized shirts. The things that set them apart are the fact that they will adorn symbols of peace on the person(s), and attempt to use peace to diffuse stressful situations.
Jill: Hey, did you see the fight at lunch today?
Beth: No, what happened?
Jill: Marcus almost punched Jake's lights out.
Beth: Why didn't he?
Jill: Steve, the local Pankster stepped in and straightened things out.
by Kkia22 July 1, 2009
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pantter

(Noun) A member of an elite group who seem to be above everyone else.
John: If I were you I wouldnt mess with him
Rick: Why not?
John: Well, for one, Hes a pantter and you're not
by Banger1 April 25, 2010
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