A white whale in internet slang refers to something or someone that a person has been desperately searching for or obsessively seeking but has been unable to find or obtain. It represents an elusive and challenging pursuit.
Examples:
1. Despite visiting numerous thrift stores, online forums, and auction websites, I still haven’t been able to find that vintage video game console I’ve been searching for – it’s become my white whale.
2. Sarah has been on a quest to find the perfect recipe for homemade macarons, trying out various techniques and experimenting with different ingredients, but so far, it has been her white whale – she hasn’t achieved the desired results yet.
Synonyms:
obsession, holy grail, unicorn, rare find, ultimate goal
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