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Definitions by K M

Living off the land 

Surviving on refreshments and foodstuffs from attending various events and meetings, a common practice for engineers at the University of Toronto.
Yo man, I gotta cook some food tonight, I've been living of the land for too long.
Living off the land by K M September 18, 2004

mexican micrometer 

Synonym for adjustable wrench.
"Hey Luis, I can't find the calipers, man."

"Only gringos use caliper, this does same thing."
mexican micrometer by K M August 4, 2004

5 second rule 

Rule invoked whenever dropped food is picked up and consumed in the presence of others. Time can vary widely depending on the type of food dropped: a sirloin steak at a barbecue may have nine lives, while a street vendor hotdog is declared unfit for consumption even before it touches the ground.
Once I saw it slip from his tongs, I asked the street meat vendor if I could get a new sausage.
5 second rule by K M July 12, 2004