by maxzilla October 29, 2003
A measurement systembased off the number 10, the size of the earth, and proprties of water. It was intruduced by French revolutionaries with the intention of creating system that was logical and easy to use, and because the previous system had been based on the feet of the king, whom they had killed.
In practical terms, one metre is a pace, half a litre is a large drink, which ways about half a kilogram, and all temperatures below -20 celsius and above 35 celsius are unbearable.
Theoretically all major nations except the united states use the metric system. In practice, all nations including the united states use a mixture of the metric system and older units.
In practical terms, one metre is a pace, half a litre is a large drink, which ways about half a kilogram, and all temperatures below -20 celsius and above 35 celsius are unbearable.
Theoretically all major nations except the united states use the metric system. In practice, all nations including the united states use a mixture of the metric system and older units.
Scientists generally use the metric system almost exclusively, but the average man on the street still finds it a bit abstract.
by Bergil June 22, 2011
Related to the Metric Fuckton, Which is greater than a Metric Megaton, but not as great as a Metric MegaFuckton. Ultimately all of these terms apply to a lot of unwanted or unliked things or events.
by Errant June 6, 2003
A very large quantity in an unusual number or configuration (otherwise it would be an ordinary/English buttload). Compare: metric shitload and metric fuckton, which both designate a very large, but expected, quantity.
by DTM :<| January 17, 2005
by actions_speak_louder_than_worms August 30, 2003
by Mike mam September 13, 2003
a very large bitch; a unit of measurement defining an extremely large bitch; larger than an english bitch; a bitch that weighs a ton.
That chick is a metric bitch.
by nick March 11, 2007