underpants gnome
Originating from an episode of the animated TV series "South Park," the term "underpants gnome" critiques incomplete or illogical plans.
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(slang, derogatory)A person who creates plans that lack crucial steps, making them unrealistic or unfeasible.
Example
- His business proposal seemed promising, but he was dismissed as an underpants gnome because it lacked a clear strategy.
C1General
(slang, derogatory)A plan or strategy that is incomplete and missing essential steps, rendering it impractical.
Example
- The committee laughed at the underpants gnome plan, pointing out that it skipped from idea to profit without any actionable steps.