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phasmaoikêsis‏ 

(faz mah oy key sis) noun: The appearance of management without any actual management taking place. For example, creating a checklist to manage the checklists that were created to manage the checklists that weren't being fully checked off. Another example would be a re-organization scheme that shuffles the same incompetent jokers from one position to another without actually addressing the fact that these people aren't fit to shovel shit from one end to the other. From greek appearance + management.
Last quarter's dismal performance should put us in for some impressive phasmaoikêsis‏.

Tim's last memo was pure phasmaoikêsis.‏

Phomatose 

To be down for the count after eating a big bowl of PHO at the local Vietnamese Restaurant...
Oh man that PHO was good.... I'm Phomatose and probably won't be able to do much this afternoon.. I need a nap
Phomatose by waggyIS October 18, 2004

Plasmatising 

The use of plasma screens on buses, in tube stations, on buildings etc to advertise products.
"I'm getting weirded out from all the plasmatising on the tube escalators"

"Yeah, Me too. I think I might go and live on a dingy"

"Nice!"

Plasmatised 

To have been bombarded with plasma to the extent that one's state was altered.
That noble gas just got plasmatised.
Plasmatised by Cmndo September 13, 2012
It is a group of eight aspiring Civil Engineers who share a laid-back approach to their studies. Despite their relaxed attitude, they are determined to pass all their exams. The members of Phastos often engage in conversations that may seem trivial or nonsensical to outsiders, but this camaraderie is an essential part of their dynamic. Their bond is built on a shared understanding of the pressures of their field, balanced with a mutual desire to enjoy the journey together. While they might appear to be more focused on chilling, their underlying commitment to succeeding in their academic endeavors is strong.
The Phastos is known for their chill approach to studying.
Phastos by Negaz June 10, 2024
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Throat Sweats 

The feeling and build up in your mouth/throat of saliva that sometimes accompanies nausea.
Oh man those burritos gave me the throat sweats, I hope I don’t have food poisoning.
Throat Sweats by TacoFings420 April 23, 2024
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Person 1: Did u watch ** last nite?
Person 2:......
Person 3: O no u got aired!
aired by Pietro February 9, 2005
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piddlefart

Instead of doing my homework, I decided to piddlefart around for two hours.
piddlefart by Rene April 25, 2005
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anyone who succeeds in disgracing/over indulging themselves in the throws of clubland
28 hours and 4 clubs later, gurning for england but still refusing to go home - a total wrongun!!
wrongun by bevvers March 21, 2007
Word of the Day on October 8, 2026

square grouper

Nickname given to bales of marijuana thrown overboard or out of airplanes. Origin is reportedly from members of the US Coast Guard in the area of Southern Florida.
"Base we've got some square groupers floating outside of Miami harbor."
square grouper by slipsheet November 6, 2004
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