projectaristotle's definitions

airport refugee

A person who is stuck in an airport overnight due to flight cancellation and having nowhere to go.

All flights to Burbank were cancelled, so I ended up an airport refugee until the following day.

by projectaristotle April 6, 2011

adventure pants

any pair of pants specifically designed for outdoor activities, such as hiking, trekking, camping, etc... usually available at recreational supply stores.

We're hiking Mt. Whitney tomorrow! Don't forget your adventure pants!

by projectaristotle July 7, 2011

weaselese

verbiage used by those in power when they need to make decisions that will hurt others. mostly used in internal global memos and messaging to the media.

did you hear about the involuntary time-base reductions?

i hate weaselese. they should just say layoffs.

by projectaristotle June 7, 2011

MDB

abbreviation for Masters in Douche-Baggery. Title is granted, normally in an honorary fashion, to an individual who displays a pompous attitude or pretends to know everything about everything. Also added to the end of a name, similar to other titles.

John was clearly using his MDB while working with a client the other day.

Just another lame move by John Q Public, MDB.

by projectaristotle July 16, 2009