DanGarPrius's definitions

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

WebExiquette

The proper etiquette when using teleconferencing applications. A code of polite behavior in an online meeting.

(leaf blower in the background) Chad, can you please mute your phone? Chad, CHAD! Dude, how about a little webexiquette, please? etiquetteteleconferenceonline behavior

by DanGarPrius June 1, 2016

Priusaurus

Any of the older (pre-2011) models of Toyota Prius hybrids. Non-plug-in, older style sedans, etc. qualify.

"Wow, Dad! Did you see that the neighbors got a new 2012 plug-in Prius?!?" "Yeah, our 2007 is such a priusaurus..."

by DanGarPrius June 28, 2012

ipodasaurus

Any of an older generation of iPod devices, made prior to 2011. For example, First through Fifth Generation, shuffles, classics, etc.

"What is that you're listening to?" "It's an old shuffle." "Gawd, what an ipodasaurus!"

by DanGarPrius July 6, 2012

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