Pipe Dream noun an unattainable or fanciful hope or scheme. synonyms:fantasy, false hope, illusion, delusion "Why ya neva' smile?"Aug asked into the earpiece as I sat alone at the bar waiting for one of our clients to come in. I put my head down and spoke quietly making sure to not bring unwanted attention to myself. "Someone stole it long before I even knew what a smile was." "Maybeh you should get it back." "One day, but I'm good right now. It keeps people guessing."