%

Percent; amount per hundred. A concept which many people are somewhat naive about.

Also used in many computer codes for variables, or for encoding special characters in web addresses.

1% = 1/100 = 0.01 ; 100% = 1

Why do some coaches ask you to give it 110%, when 100% is (by definition) the most you can give?

The code for a % sign in a web address is %25.

by Aaron of Minneapolis August 17, 2007

clunker

A dirty chunk of snow and ice that builds up inside a car fender in the winter (and eventually falls off). Also known as a car booger or a slurd.

I wish they'd fix that road; it gets so many potholes after a thaw that it knocks all the clunkers off everyone's cars.

by Aaron of Minneapolis January 22, 2008

pencil you in

To tentatively make an appointment or commitment. Implies it could be changed or canceled, since pencil marks are erasable.

Bob: "I got tickets to Saturday's game. You want to go?"
Tom: "If I can. I might have to work that day, but I'll pencil you in."

by Aaron of Minneapolis May 10, 2010

gamma tester

A user of new software or equipment, who must deal with the bugs that were not eliminated in beta testing.

(Derivation: Gamma is the next Greek letter after alpha and beta.)

I'm going to wait a while before getting Windows Vista; I remember the problems people had with XP and Service Pack 2 when they came out, and I don't want to be a gamma tester.

by Aaron of Minneapolis February 01, 2007

110%

A mathematically impossible amount to give (unless you borrow 10% from somewhere).

Coach: "I want you to give 110% out there!"

by Aaron of Minneapolis August 17, 2007