DanGarPrius's definitions

chat faux pas

When you have multiple chat/IM/messenger windows open with different people simultaneously and you inadvertently type and send an insulting/offensive/insensitive comment in the wrong chat window, specifically the one with the person referred to.

Mike

(4:45p) Dude, what's up?

Me_Gaxxy
(4:45p) Hang on, on another chat...

16:45 <Dave> Hey, how's it going?
16:46 <me_gaxxy> Ugh, freakin' stupid Dave trying to chat me...
16:46 <Dave> WTF???
16:47 <me> Whoops, chat faux pas..

by DanGarPrius August 19, 2013

HR-ish

A level of language or wording that would be approved by HR, is politically correct, or meets some HR policy or guideline.

Steve asked, "Does this email sound HR-ish enough to you?"

by DanGarPrius August 23, 2011

Flick

The collective noun for several Frisbee flying discs. Often used among disc golf or Ultimate afficionados.

"Are you ready for the big Ultimate tournament this weekend?" "Yeah, I got a flick of frisbees in the back of my car."

by DanGarPrius April 12, 2010

earthtwerk

Any earthquake below 5.0 on the Richter scale. Barely noticeable by Californians, hardly raises any attention by local news or social media.

4.7 is not an earthquake, it's an earthtwerk. Welcome to California!!!

by DanGarPrius April 23, 2014

textese

The unique language of texting and text shortcuts.

"I saw a picture of Jesus with BRB underneath it." "What's BRB?" "It's 'be right back', don't you speak textese?"

by DanGarPrius October 19, 2009

Irritable Project Syndrome

Irritable Project Syndrome (IPS)

Occurs when most members of a project team get extremely crabby and short-tempered due to shifting deadlines, impossible deliverables, inadequate resources, or insurmountable constraints. Symptoms include snarky comments, mean emails, shouting matches, escalations, increased absenteeism, sleeplessness, and catatonic withdrawal. Treatment can include alcohol, complaining/venting to your peers, turning off electronic devices, long vacations, and no longer giving a damn.

"Angel, I don't know how to tell you this, but I believe you suffer from Irritable Project Syndrome. But you don't have to suffer alone. "

by DanGarPrius October 21, 2016