Traditionally, off grid is the term describing life lived without connection to the electrical grid. Often using solar panels and batteries to supply electrical needs. Being "off grid" can also include being disconnected from town water supplies and sewer systems. As most off grid homes exist in remote places, the former is the still the common term.
Peter has lived off grid for 25 years. Despite its age, his off grid power system is functioning well.
I'm going to be off grid. Seriously, I'm moving to a remote property with no grid power. Means I'm going to need a solar panel and battery if I wish to keep my mobile phone charged!
I'm going to be off grid. Seriously, I'm moving to a remote property with no grid power. Means I'm going to need a solar panel and battery if I wish to keep my mobile phone charged!
by Remote living March 19, 2018
Someone who lives north of 14th street in Manhattan. Often used by privileged white assholes from Lower Manhattan to disparage those of a lesser socio-economic status. Depending of the recipient of the insult, it can be considered a racial slur.
After my Guyanese doorman was rude to my friend, I called him a grid bitch, despite the fact he lives in Kew Gardens, Queens.
by Pizza Crust August 28, 2017
by Kung-fu Jesus June 26, 2004
by Dunkle69 November 17, 2020
The term for a person who is not on a social networking site; i.e. myspace, facebook, friendster, livejournal
by Jacob Sisson August 19, 2006
Bone-headed type choice.
Disrespecting the nuances of typography.
The dangerous potential between condensed and narrow type faces.
Disrespecting the nuances of typography.
The dangerous potential between condensed and narrow type faces.
"Gary was as keen on handwritten typefaces as the next guy, but he worried that using Marker Felt in his presentation would cause a tremor in the grid."
by HTFU August 6, 2015