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micromoment

A micromoment is 1×10^6 of a moment (SI Standard prefix "micro" = 10^6); that is, one-millionth of a moment.
The time it takes to suck a piece of boba from a bubble tea container using the straw is exactly one micromoment.
by kirupa December 7, 2012
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simplificant

A whale's ability to hold its breath for long periods of time is a simplificant part of its ability to survive
by kirupa November 27, 2013
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instatwittageddon

The epic battle between Instagram and Twitter on who can annoy their users more.
Forget the fiscal cliff or the Middle East or Justin Bieber. If somebody (Batman?) doesn't intervene in instatwittageddon, the world as we know it is over.
by kirupa December 9, 2012
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brazilugese

Not all South American countries speak Spanglish. People in Brazil speak Brazilugese.
by kirupa February 15, 2014
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Susan B. Antimony

A historical figure who has helped millions of students memorize the symbol for the element, Antimony.
If you find yourself stuck on remembering Antimony's symbol, think fondly of the character it is named after, Susan B. Antimony.
by kirupa June 17, 2012
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kertruffle

A commotion caused by a misunderstanding that involves truffles and truffle-related things.
A kertruffle broke out between two warring clans over who gets to control the rights to the truffle mine.
by kirupa March 31, 2013
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Awesome Square Law

A mathematical relationship that states the following: When two entities of awesomeness come into contact with each other, the result is something super-awesome that is the square of the total awesomeness each one brought individually.
When Batman and Superman combined forces to fight evil, the awesome square law went into effect and created an unstoppable force of good.

Other examples of the Awesome Square Law include:
1. Kenan and Kel
2. Simon and Garfunkel
3. Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson
4. Karl Malone and John Stockton
5. Bert and Ernie
by kirupa February 4, 2013
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