Failing Up

What is Failing Up?

(verb, intransitive) to derive gain in spite of failure that would usually either preclude said gain or have adverse consequences.

Even though Fred was the salesman who lost the big advertising account, he is failing up to a seat on the Board of Directors.

See failure, incompetence

Embarrin

1. Embarrasing or Awkward Moment. Tanya that picture is so embarrin! See awkward, bad, weird..

Ilyc

1. 1) "i love you, cunt!" generally said to close friends when they've done something good. 2) "i love you, see."..

[swag Upgrade]

1. an upgrade of your swag Yo Isaiah what did you get for Christmas? Yo, santa got me a swag upgrade. See isaiah, bryant, swag..

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