n. The result of combining all the containers of different leftovers from a big Chinese take-out order into one pan and re-heating.
Usually results in a very tasty but unidentifiable mystery dish.
Can also be applied to Thai food (i.e. Thai Rerun)
Usually results in a very tasty but unidentifiable mystery dish.
Can also be applied to Thai food (i.e. Thai Rerun)
by ctrlU January 16, 2012
n. a mobile phone without a full QWERTY keyboard.
Unlike a dumb phone, the decimal phone can have any number of advanced features but simply lacks the (crucial) above-mentioned I/O device.
Unlike a dumb phone, the decimal phone can have any number of advanced features but simply lacks the (crucial) above-mentioned I/O device.
Thomas: How come you never reply to my text messages?
Percy: I've still got a decimal phone and it sucks for texting!
Percy: I've still got a decimal phone and it sucks for texting!
by ctrlU March 24, 2011
n. The bizarre contortions that are performed by tech support people to get at hard-to-reach equipment. Often practitioners surprise observers because they appear otherwise incapable or averse to any physically strenuous activity.
User #1: Did you get your mouse working again?
User #2: Turns out it was just unplugged. The IT guy came up and did a little Nerd Yoga to get it back in.
User #1: That guy can really bend himself into weird shapes.
User #2 True dat.
User #2: Turns out it was just unplugged. The IT guy came up and did a little Nerd Yoga to get it back in.
User #1: That guy can really bend himself into weird shapes.
User #2 True dat.
by ctrlU March 29, 2010
Used to differentiate between the two most common reasons for visiting the loo. Allows for open discussion of bathroom activities in public or in mixed company.
n. a bowel movement
v. to defecate
n. a bowel movement
v. to defecate
Bill: I need to go to the bathroom before we leave.
Tina: Is it serious?
Bill: Yes!
Tina: Then we'll never get out of here!
-or-
Bill: I know you're still putting on your makeup in here but I gotta go serious!
-or
Bill (with newspaper tucked under arm): I'll be back in 20 minutes, I have to conduct some serious research.
Tina: Is it serious?
Bill: Yes!
Tina: Then we'll never get out of here!
-or-
Bill: I know you're still putting on your makeup in here but I gotta go serious!
-or
Bill (with newspaper tucked under arm): I'll be back in 20 minutes, I have to conduct some serious research.
by ctrlU January 26, 2010
by ctrlU March 27, 2012
Phrase describing a popular belief that is held and promoted but which is not actually true.
False information that has not yet made the transition to Old Wives Tale.
False information that has not yet made the transition to Old Wives Tale.
Examples of Common Nonsense:
1. Corporal punishment improves behavior.
2. If you don't wear a hat you'll catch a cold.
3. Saddam Hussein was behind 9/11.
4. If you shave something the hair grows back thicker.
5. Your hair and nails keep growing after you die.
6. The world used to be a safer place.
1. Corporal punishment improves behavior.
2. If you don't wear a hat you'll catch a cold.
3. Saddam Hussein was behind 9/11.
4. If you shave something the hair grows back thicker.
5. Your hair and nails keep growing after you die.
6. The world used to be a safer place.
by ctrlU October 04, 2010
by ctrlU January 28, 2011