Napoleon Incentive 

When one's own self inadequacies lead one to be more ambitious and successful. Similar to the Napoleon Complex, which states that one of short stature may be more aggressive and domineering. It is named after Napoleon because he was of short stature, but was massively ambitious and successful, which many shorter men have to do in order to make up for their short stature.

Brett suffered from the Napoleon Complex and was bitter. His friend, Dave, had a Napoleon Incentive and decided to become more confident and funny to compensate for his height.

Napoleon Incentive by SithLordTrevor November 2, 2021

incentive 

Something, such as the fear of punishment or the expectation of reward, that induces action or motivates effort.

Jake was promised free entry into the bar if he mowed the lawn for his neighbor.

incentive by Ryan Thompson July 19, 2004

Incentivize 

A corporate-jargon non-word meaning "motivate," coined in 1968. Some 10 years later, it was shortened to the equally annoying verb "incent." Unfortunately, both are recognized by both Merriam-Webster and the OED.

The only respectable form of the word is the noun "incentive."

I would like to motivate him to never say "incentivize" again by telling him I will rip his windpipe out of his throat the next time I hear him say it.

I hope everyone who says "incentivize" in earnest knows they come across as a jargon-spewing ahole.

Incentivize by StephakneeSays August 5, 2008

under-the-desk incentive 

the act of furthering your career by engaging in an inappropriate act with your manager or boss.

Chuck was planning on firing Sally until she unzipped his pants and gave him an under-the-desk incentive. She not only kept her job, she also got a raise.

under-the-desk incentive by Chase Smith January 25, 2007

incentivate 

To motivate, same as incentivize, but it sounds better.

We're going to incentivate the employees with cash rewards, raises, promotions and holidays.

incentivate by Dipshito May 7, 2007

poker incentive

1. Also known as intuition
2. The feeling of confidence one gets when making stupid calls on a draw.

"Why the hell did you just do that?"
"It's called poker incentive"
"Do you mean intuition?"
"What are you, female?"

poker incentive by G October 1, 2004

Alternative Energy Incentives 

Anything except OTEC.

Hey, I just gave an Alternative Energy Incentives-- good thing it wasn't OTEC.

Alternative Energy Incentives by The Resolution December 22, 2008