the specter's definitions

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

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

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

Lampin'

(1.) verb - When a smoking device is losing smoke through any of its various holes (carb, mouthpiece, etc), giving the illusion of a genie leaving his/her magic lamp. May be specifically applied to Jeannie from "I Dream Of Genie" as a pop culture reference, although the reference does not come from Jeannie originally. (2.) verb - When a pothead is has no stuff and is in serious need of a hit; applied because the needy pothead in question wishes smoke was drifting from his/her nose and mouth like smoke from a magic lamp.

1. "Hit that piece quick--it's lampin'."

2. "Tommy ran dry last night, and has been lampin' ever since."

by the specter January 1, 2009

Harpy

(1.) noun: A student of Harper College, Palatine, Illinois. From Greek mythology, harpy, a terrifying beast described in Homeric literature The Odyssey.

(2.) noun: An alumnus (graduate) of Harper College.

(1.) Bridget, a sophomore Harpy, lives in Palatine.

(2.) My aunt Jane, a graduate of Harper College, swears she will be a Harpy until the day she dies.

by the specter August 13, 2007

Bathroomize

(1.) verb: To relieve oneself in a restroom, bathroom, outhouse, loo, water closet, or any similar location. (2.) verb: To urinate or defecate.

(1.) As he finished eating, Alex felt a sudden urge to bathroomize.

(2.) It is unlawful to bathroomize in public places.

by the specter August 13, 2007

Zooing

(1.) verb - The act of patronizing a zoo or marine park.

(1.) "What did you do in Milwaukee?"
"We went to the museum and a pub on Saturday, and spent all of Sunday zooing."

by the specter January 1, 2009