the specter's definitions

Nabo

(1.) NAB-oh, noun: Slang for child molestor. From the name Vladimir Nabokov, author of the 1955 novelLolita. (2.) An author who writes in the Nabokovian style or about Nabokovian subjects.

(1.) We suspect Gary, the homeless man who hangs around the mall, of being a Nabo.

(2.) Albert, a Nabo, recently wrote a short story centered on the civil rights of those who wish to see incest legalized among consenting adults.

by the specter August 13, 2007

Fictionary

(1.) noun: A dictionary comprised entirely of made-up (non-standard) words; a volume of words authored by someone other than an official Dictionary authority (Webster's, Britannica, etc.).

(1.) "Joe, an amateur wordsmith, thinks his fictionary contains words worth adding to the English language."

by the specter August 22, 2007

Humanesque

(1.) adjective - Having a human appearance or demeanor. (2.) adjective - Resembling a human or possessing human qualities.

(1.) "The statue of Diana was intricately carved and carefully detailed, giving it a humanesque appearance."

(2.) "The chimpanzee's laughs and smiles were very humanesque."

by the specter August 5, 2007

Harper College

(1.) A community college in Palatine, Illinois, named for William Rainey Harper - b. July 26, 1856 d. January 10, 1906 - first president of the University of Chicago. Founded 1971.

(1.) Harper College is located in Palatine, Illinois.

by the specter August 13, 2007

Barker

(1.) noun: A very unattractive woman. From dog, an animal which barks.

(1.) I went on a blind date with Alison, and found out that she's really a barker!

by the specter August 13, 2007

Scary Potter

(1.) noun: A novel or series of novels that are an imitation of the Harry Potter fantasy series, especially if the imitation is overly fantastic or frightening to compensate for its low marketability.

(1.) Have you read Amy's book yet? She claims that it is an original fantasy novel, but it's mostly just a Scary Potter.

by the specter August 13, 2007

Aphro

(1.) noun - A mussed, sweaty, tangled 'hairstyle' worn by women who have just engaged in vigorous sex. (2.) noun - A woman who is not a virgin but claims to be one. From Aphrodite (Venus), the Greek goddess of lust, who was reborn from the sea as a virgin after each time she had sex.

(1.) "You should have seen Julie's hair last night after we did it. She had a total Aphro!"

(2.) "Jenny claims to never have had sex with anyone, but I think she's an Aphro."

by the specter January 1, 2009