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In mathematics it's used when finding the remainder of a/b. For example a modulo 12 formula would give a remainder between 0 and 11.
"I'm turning 25 in a month, how special I will be 300 months old! Therefore, 299 modulo 12 means I am 24 remainder 11 years old!"
Modulo by LikeXD31 July 18, 2024
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Originally a math term from abstract algebra roughly meaning "if you ignore differences depending on X." For instance, there are 8 ways to rotate or flip a square. But suppose you color one pair of opposite corners red, and the other pair green, and consider orientations of the square that look the same to be the same ("to modulo out by the relation that considers opposite corners to be the same"). Then rotating the square by 90 degrees becomes the same as flipping it horizontally or vertically, and rotating the square by 180 degrees becomes the same as doing nothing. Then there are only 2 ways to rotate or flip the square.

Used colloquially by mathy people to mean, roughly, "if you ignore the fact that."
1) We had a great capture-the-flag game, modulo a few sprained ankles. ("If you do not consider a few sprained ankles to change whether the game was good or not, then we had a good game.")

2) I'd love to go for a drink with you, modulo that I don't drink. ("You invited me for a drink, and I'd love to do something of equivalent enjoyment that does not depend on whether or not I drink.")
Modulo by jkoppel March 25, 2025

Modulo Geographie

Modulo Geographie is a boring textbook that is completely useless.
Sadly, many people use Modulo Geographie.
Modulo Geographie by Za Master January 15, 2020

modelo time 

A time of the day where a person and his/hers homies are having a good time while drinking Modelo. (Originated from Passdapookie on instagram)
Example 1:

Foo1: “Ay foo what time is it?”
Foo2: “12:37 AM”
Foo1: “Nah foo ITS MODELO TIME AHHHH”

Example 2:

Foo: “Ay foo did you see the new modelo time video?”

Modcloth 

A store that "indie" people shop at. Teens don't normally shop here. Mainly young adults. It's filled with expensive vintage finds that are hard to come across nowadays.
Any "prep" would despise Modcloth.
Modcloth by nikomota November 21, 2009

modelo especial 

Mexican Beer brewed in Mexico since 1925 and sold in the US nationally
Hey. Want a modelo especial? What is that. ? It's a mexican beer that will get you intoxicated and has a good flavor to it . in Spanish there is a saying "Modelo Especial Descubre lo Especial" which in english it translates to Modelo especial discover the specialness which means you getting intoxicated off Modelo Especial
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briefcake 

"Did you check out the briefcake in courtroom C?"
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Brought to public attention by Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein in the book on the fall of Richard Nixon, All The President’s Men, ratfucker was Nixon’s term for a political operative who sows chaos among opponents; an agent provocateur. It is thought to have originated among campus political rivalries at USC, and seems to have some usage in the US military.
Along with Nixon’s other ratfuckers, Roger Stone caused fights at otherwise peaceful Democratic Party protests to generate a false narrative that the Democrats were violent and dangerous.
Ratfucker by Ricky Ramjet November 2, 2017
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countrypolitan 

Term used to describe someone who is a mix of both rural (country) and urban (metropolitan) lifestyles/upbringings. He/she is typically equally comfortable in both settings and is able to seamlessly slip back and forth between the two, appreciating the characteristics of each.
That ol' gal of mine drives the 12 lane freeway during the week and a John Deere on the weekends. She likes opra and the Grand Ol' Opry. I love them countrypolitan women.
countrypolitan by MOChick November 7, 2006
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Witch Bath 

A bath consisting of a variety of slats, oils, soaps or any other added ingredients such as fruits, milks, herbs or any other spices for health or beautifying benifits.
She brought home alot of stuff and took it to the bathroom. She must be taking a witch bath.
Witch Bath by carnieboy30 October 26, 2020
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