murr2k's definitions

natural response

In electrical or mechanical engineering, natural response is the response of a system to a change from equilibrium. It is also the response given by a female after having been asked out on a date.

Whenever I ask a girl out, her natural response is "no."

by murr2k November 18, 2009

Bubba no

An expression sometimes uttered when you see that a friend's injury is much worse than they realize. Said by the fictional character Forrest Gump when he sees that his friend Bubba has been mortally wounded in combat.

I fell off my skateboard and broke my arm. I didn't realize the bone was sticking through the skin 'til my bud said "Bubba no."

by murr2k November 20, 2010

reduction of order

Reduction of order is a technique in mathematics for solving second-order ordinary differential equations. It is also a technique used in restaurants by math geeks who change their order to an amount less than originally requested.

I went to McDonald's and ordered two Big Macs, but I changed my mind and ordered only one. They didn't like my reduction of order.

by murr2k March 14, 2009

wronskian

A technique in mathematics used to prove that the solutions of a differential equation are linearly independent. Also a term used by math geeks to inform one another when trying to solve a problem, that compounding one botched attempt after another won't lead to success.

Dude, two wronskians don't make a right.

by murr2k March 22, 2009

Total Smoke Show

A term used to describe someone who is extremely attractive, often in a way that turns heads and garners widespread attention. This person exudes confidence, sex appeal, and a striking appearance that makes them stand out in any crowd. Typically used to highlight a level of physical attractiveness that is exceptionally high.

"Did you see Jamie at the party last night? She was a total smoke show!"

by murr2k June 10, 2024

sky hook

A sky hook is a fictional apparatus, the retrieval of which is demanded of newbie grocery store clerks as a kind of lighthearted hazing ritual. Often combined with bucket of steam.

Billy, go grab a sky hook and a bucket of steam and get started on those windows!

by murr2k March 22, 2009

eeffoc

Eeffoc is coffee spelled backwards. A play on words used to indicate that you have no priority higher, nor interest in anything other than your first coffee.

Eeffoc is coffee spelled backwards. I don't give eeffoc until I've had my coffee.

by murr2k February 12, 2019