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White Whale

Term used to describe an opponent/nemesis who is extremely difficult to defeat. The term can also apply to miscellaneous games or events which are difficult to master.

The USC Trojans, although indisputably the most talented team in the PAC 10, always struggle against the undermanned Oregon State Beavers. One can surmise that the Beavers are the Trojans' White Whale. Isaac has not beaten Jamal in a 1-on-1 basketball game in the last 20 tries. Jamal is his White Whale. Baron excelled at video games as a child, although he was noticeably deficient at Guitar Hero, struggling to even play Medium Level songs. After many miserable bouts with failure, he conceded that Guitar Hero was his White Whale, the one game which he could not overcome.

by Z_19 September 14, 2009

White Whale

The Girl or Guy that you really like but never seem to be able to go out with or stay together with. "The one that got away". the term derives from the novel "Moby Dick". in the novel Captain Ahab refers to Moby Dick (Who is a white whale) as "The one that got away". The nice thing about a white whale is that it gives you hope that someday you will be reunited. and ride off happily together into the sunset!

Man, I really miss my friend Taylor, too bad we could never get together, I guess she is just my white whale

by 20alpine October 28, 2010

White Whale

(In Denver) An RTD Bus, especially if it's in your lane.

Damn, a White Whale, right in front of me. Where's Ahab when you need him?

by Endogenous January 06, 2010

White Whale

The term used for a someone you would love to fuck but know you will never get a chance.

I would love to fuck my wife's sister even though i never will have the chance, shes my white whale.

by Ryder "Danger" Sturt January 31, 2007

White Whale

Slang term for the prescription pill Desoxyn generically known as Metamphetamine. Called the White Whale because it comes in a white pill and is so hard to get prescribed. The term is in reference to the White Whale in Moby Dick who constantly eluded Captain Ahab.

"Man, I tried to get my psychiatrist to prescribe me the White Whale but so far I can't get my hands on a prescription."

by TrippingOnMusic September 05, 2013

White Whale

When a female can squirt she is known as a white whale.

Omg I heard Madison is a total white whale!

by Gingerwithspice October 14, 2021

White Whale

A white guy with a big dick and big balls

"John is a white whale, his dick is like 9 inches"

by Mememachin3 September 23, 2017