the specter's definitions

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

Woolly Bully

(1.) noun: A joint or Kingston Cigar that is ill-constructed and nearly impossible to smoke.

(1.) Jim tried to smoke the joint, but found it to be a Woolly Bully.

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

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

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

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

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