Definitions by Jeff-fu

science project 

A complicated experiment-gone-awry "solution".

Several hours later, Jeff realized that his "5-minute solution" was quickly turning into a science project that would take several days of effort and lots of external resources (and that still might not solve the original problem).

science project by Jeff-fu June 10, 2024

carrier landing

When the pilot lands your flight by slamming the plane on to deck as if to engage a tail hook to prevent rolling into the sea.

That carrier landing gave me whiplash.

carrier landing by Jeff-fu September 7, 2019

geekster 

An otherwise nondescript person who pretentiously believes herself to be a geek, just because it's cool.

That suit's a VP of MIS at an insurance company and thinks he's the pied-piper of high-tech. Newsflash: ain't nobody can't see he's a geekster except his fellow wannabees.

geekster by Jeff-fu June 12, 2010

cruncher

Short for "granola cruncher"

Chris: Why is Jan buying a used Civic instead of a new Prius?
Jo: Because she's a pragmatist, not a cruncher.

cruncher by Jeff-fu October 8, 2009

C4C

Cash for Clunkers (the latest attempt at jump-starting the economy by having the federal government guarantee a minimum trade-in value for certain cars).

J: How much did you get for your '94 Ford Exploder?
C: I got $4500 from C4C when I bought a new hybrid Escape.

C4C by Jeff-fu July 7, 2009

shitpot

Used as a term of friendly derision; common among people of Appalachian descent.

When Grandma saw that little Jeff had made a mess of the neatly stacked newspapers, she exclaimed "you little shitpot! I just spent an hour redding-up that room!"

shitpot by Jeff-fu December 27, 2005