Peripherate

To move a concept, discussion or item from a nuclear position to one that is Peripheral. To depart from the central focus of a discussion to side issues.

When in a debate, he tends to peripherate, and not stick to the central question.

by Chummali October 19, 2015

Peripherate

To depart from the nucleus (or primary theme) of a discussion, essay or dialogue, and focus on peripheral concepts.

Rater than to nucleate in his thesis (i.e., to focus on the central idea), he began to peripherate.

by Chummali October 24, 2015

Peripheral Fame

Someone who achieves a level of fame as a result of circumstances that are largely unrelated to them.

Paul Cole, the guy in the background on the Abbey Road album cover, achieved a certain amount of peripheral fame.

by BFrank66 August 13, 2019

peripheral hoe

peripheral hoe is a woman with which one has no real contact but sees them on a regular basis at work or in public aka. in the periphery of ones social circle. the relationship to this person is entirely hypothetical, one imagines what a relationship would be like without ever speaking to them in order not to ruin the fantasy. Attraction is mainly because of looks.

"That girl in the bus smiled at you, aren't you going to talk to her?" "no, she is my peripheral hoe"

by RickyTickyTavy May 17, 2016

Peripheral Artery Disease

Noun (Also know as: P.A.D. ) Peripheral Artery Disease is a circulatory condition in which narrowed blood vessels reduce blood flow to the limbs.
Peripheral vascular disease is a sign of fatty deposits and calcium building up in the walls of the arteries (atherosclerosis). Risk factors include aging, diabetes, and smoking.

Wow my lower legs really ache for no reason, even when laying down. Probably because of Peripheral Artery Disease. Fuck.

by Mr. Wanna October 27, 2021

peripheral void

The Calamitous void in your vision above your eyes but below the top of your head. Especially hazardous to lofty denizens.

What in the name of Josef Fritzl is that mark on your head?

Mate I clanged a branch on me bike! Couldn't help it, it was right in me peripheral void!

Should've been wearing a helmet mate.

by Dangoku59 January 21, 2012

peripheral intelligence

when someone gives info that you are constantly questioning everything or trying to tie things together

When someone random gives you an architect name for a project with no plans you need to use your peripheral intelligence

by trashelle June 1, 2018