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a PC-clone that has had its operating system replaced with OS-X, making it effectively a cheaper, upgradeable Mac able to interface with most PC peripherals.

If that new lightweight Dell has the grunt to run OS-X, I might have to get one as my hackintosh at home.

hackintosh by 5ynic July 16, 2007

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hackintosh

the act of making a PC running Microsoft Windows or a distribution of Linux run Apple Mac OS.

I turned my old PC into a hackintosh.

hackintosh by windscribedtowindscribe January 24, 2023

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Reverse-Hackintosh

the inverse of a normal Hackintosh, IE: an apple mac that has had windows installed onto it

so what are you gonna do with that mac you found on the side of the road?
probably gonna pull a Reverse-Hackintosh and give it to my mum, she wants a mac but screw the apple ecosystem

Reverse-Hackintosh by hamax2468 March 18, 2024

Mackintosh's Corollary

Related to Lloyd Webber's Law Of Temporal Positioning. The law states taht people who arrive at a theatre after their performance has started will always have seats in the middle of a row, causing as much annoyance for the other theatregoers as possible.

The Lyttleton Theatre at the NT (London) seems to know which theatregoers will be late, and invoke Mackintosh's Corollary on purpose.

Mackintosh's Corollary by Sairin January 6, 2005

mr. mackintosh

Basically the greatest math teacher in the history of mankind. Could, and would, teach the entire continent of Asia blindfolded with one hand tied behind his back and still have time to spare. Possibly taught Asians math.

Mr. Mackintosh is the LORD!

mr. mackintosh by Mr. Mackintosh June 10, 2018

Whackintosh

The personal computer you use mainly for downloading and viewing porn online.

Dude, I'm gonna call it a night and go spend some quality time with my new Whackintosh.

Whackintosh by Jeffro Bodean March 17, 2010

Hackentosh

A computer which has been modified illegally to run the Mac operating system, which legally only runs on Apple hardware.

He installed Mac OS X 10.4 on his Dell Hackentosh.

Hackentosh by w-horse October 16, 2008

Respectfully

Precedes or follows either a gratuitously disrespectful or honest remark, originated in New York City. Used in similar fashion to "no offense" or "to be honest," interchangeably.

Ya mans is wild buns, respectfully. Respectfully he's washed.

After school, The Modells on Jamaica Ave was active. Respectfully.

Respectfully by john quan the first December 20, 2020

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You met me at a very Chinese time in my life

A moment in time where you feel distinctly Chinese over all other things.

Dante: "I wish I could be Nigerian, but I can't because I'm Chinese. You met me at a very Chinese time in my life."

You met me at a very Chinese time in my life by Sus Chad September 21, 2026

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crunchy

Adjective. Used to describe persons who have adjusted or altered their lifestyle for environmental reasons. Crunchy persons tend to be politically strongly left-leaning and may be additionally but not exclusively categorized as vegetarians, vegans, eco-tarians, conservationists, environmentalists, neo-hippies, tree huggers, nature enthusiasts, etc.

Also used to describe establishments where alternative foods and products are sold, i.e. natural food stores.

Modified derivative of granola.

"I need more crunchy guys in my life. I'm so tired of dating preppy metrosexual assholes."

"I'm heading out to the crunchy store to pick up some fair trade chocolate and tea tree oil, do you need anything?"

crunchy by EBC July 11, 2007

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Galantir

A group of people, typically women, searching through someone’s digital footprint in order to find more information about that person.

Susie wasn’t sure if her new Hinge match was a creep, so she assembled Galantir and they found out he used to post slurs on gaming forums.

Galantir by Ge-sus September 22, 2026

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murderhobo

In a tabletop game, a murderhobo is a player who murders NPCs indiscriminately. This is normally derogatory, referring to a player who totally ignores quests, dialog, backstory, trade, world building etc.

The term is most common with Dungeons and Dragons, but it can be applied to most RPGs where the player is allowed to kill most quest-giving NPCs and NPC traders. E.g. Elder Scrolls, Fallout, Divinity original sin.

DM: The sad little orphan girl tugs at Steve's trenchcoat to get his attention, and ask for help saving her pet dog from...
Steve: I'd like to roll a strength check against strangling the orphan.
Dave: I call dibs on the dog.
DM: You murderhobos disgust me.

murderhobo by Loup&S September 9, 2021

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