After watching Dr Fouci and others discussing the issue of "Gain of function research" for some time now, you should realize that -
Gain of function means Weaponization.
In the same way as "doing collateral damage" means "Killing innocent civilians" in diplomatic military language.
Gain of function means Weaponization.
In the same way as "doing collateral damage" means "Killing innocent civilians" in diplomatic military language.
by RocketMan November 30, 2021
A term used in the case of mental disorders. Someone with a disorder who can conceal his symptoms or participate in society is considered to be high functioning.
Autism in combination with an IQ of 70 or higher is called high functioning autism.
Bill may be a psychopath, but he is capable of managing a job and family without doing seriously harm to anyone - I think he's high functioning.
Bill may be a psychopath, but he is capable of managing a job and family without doing seriously harm to anyone - I think he's high functioning.
by justErinn August 2, 2016
Any function that seems manly to a group of testosterone and beer fueled men such as a truck show, car show, boat show, RV show or and such visit to a bass pro shop. It works well with a large group of men, that way it doesnt look like a date
Person 1:Hey did you hear? Jasons organizing a Man Function!
Person 2: Hell Yea! I Love You Guys In A Totally Non Gay Way.
Person 1: Me Too, Now rub Me down with deer scent
Person 2: Hell Yea! I Love You Guys In A Totally Non Gay Way.
Person 1: Me Too, Now rub Me down with deer scent
by Johnny "The Answer" March 29, 2010
Nate went out every night this week and got totally shit faced. He still got to work the next morning at 8... He's a functioning alcoholic
by Tater tot 5190 July 1, 2014
One who is medically diagnosed as "Mentally Retarded" but manages to function at a normal level. While managing at a normal level that said person does things that would make other believe that he is a dumb-ass, dimwhit, or plaind old retard. See George W. Bush
Everything George W. Bush said during his speeches.
Some functioning retards managed to make their way to the top, president Bush did.
Some functioning retards managed to make their way to the top, president Bush did.
by CoUnMe April 22, 2010
A phone call lasting about 10 seconds on usual and characterized by brief content, consisting of 3 essential parts:
1. Question
2. Answer
3. Hangup
A greeting and a farewell may or may not be included, depending on the situation as well as the callee.
The most important feature of a function call is the absolute lack of smalltalk. Omitting the usual "so what's up" part makes the conversation brief, effective and usually both less time- and cash-consuming compared to texting.
On the other hand, this fact may render function calling incompatible with most women due to their natural chitchat and gossip requirements.
The name is derived from the programming jargon due to the similarities to calling a function in a programming language, which usually includes specifying parameters and obtaining some kind of return value, close to immediately.
1. Question
2. Answer
3. Hangup
A greeting and a farewell may or may not be included, depending on the situation as well as the callee.
The most important feature of a function call is the absolute lack of smalltalk. Omitting the usual "so what's up" part makes the conversation brief, effective and usually both less time- and cash-consuming compared to texting.
On the other hand, this fact may render function calling incompatible with most women due to their natural chitchat and gossip requirements.
The name is derived from the programming jargon due to the similarities to calling a function in a programming language, which usually includes specifying parameters and obtaining some kind of return value, close to immediately.
by Kosashi January 31, 2009
A person that has an addiction whether it be to alcohol or drugs and still able to maintain a "normal" life.
My boyfriend is a functioning addict. He can drink from the time he wakes up until the time he goes to bed and still is able to go to work.
by I Can Be Your Cutie April 13, 2008