(possibly noun or verb) Possibly translates as:
"A cooperateive society or socities."
Or:
"Working together in unity."
Apparently the word is usually uttered at community gatherings like fundraisers for students or sick people.
Possible alternate spelling: Harambe
"A cooperateive society or socities."
Or:
"Working together in unity."
Apparently the word is usually uttered at community gatherings like fundraisers for students or sick people.
Possible alternate spelling: Harambe
Example 1: The family mentioned to the village elder that they needed money to send their son away to school. So a festival was held at which the elder stood on a chair shouting "Harambe!" and asking for donations on their behalf.
Example 2: In the last hour of the work day the employees in charge of labeling got a new order needed by the next day. To help them out the boss gathered employees from other areas to work together so everyone could go home on time. As he pitched in to help as well he called out "Harambe!" in an effort to inspire team spirit.
Example 2: In the last hour of the work day the employees in charge of labeling got a new order needed by the next day. To help them out the boss gathered employees from other areas to work together so everyone could go home on time. As he pitched in to help as well he called out "Harambe!" in an effort to inspire team spirit.
by Peter K. August 18, 2005
(def 1) On top of, either in a literal or metaphorical sense.
(def 2) Pursuing or showing interest in.
(def 3) Imminent or present.
Cultural note: This phrase has received some popularity due to it's occasional use by the character Strong Bad on the Homestar Runner website.
(def 2) Pursuing or showing interest in.
(def 3) Imminent or present.
Cultural note: This phrase has received some popularity due to it's occasional use by the character Strong Bad on the Homestar Runner website.
(def 1) George had three puppies, and every time he sat down to watch TV they were all up on his lap.
(def 2) Commercials would have us believe that a guy just has to use the right brand of deodorant and the ladies will be all up ons him.
(def 3) So it's finally Halloween and the Autumn months are all upon us.
(def 2) Commercials would have us believe that a guy just has to use the right brand of deodorant and the ladies will be all up ons him.
(def 3) So it's finally Halloween and the Autumn months are all upon us.
by Peter K. September 04, 2007
A joking or insulting term for Massachusetts.
Derived from tax + Massachusetts.
Specifically alluding to the (possibly correct) idea that state income tax in Massachusetts is significantly higher than the national average.
Derived from tax + Massachusetts.
Specifically alluding to the (possibly correct) idea that state income tax in Massachusetts is significantly higher than the national average.
Seems like every month a fifth of my paycheck goes to government here in Taxachusetts. And come April 15th they'll still want more.
by Peter K. April 11, 2005
One of the more common extensions of the phrase "on toast", generally used in one of two ways:
Def. 1 (verb): To do something extremely adeptly or well.
Def. 2 (verb): To be exceptionally good or enjoyable.
Def. 1 (verb): To do something extremely adeptly or well.
Def. 2 (verb): To be exceptionally good or enjoyable.
Def. 1 - Of course Anna wasn't very good at archery the first time she picked up a bow this year, but after a couple months practice she really started to rock on toast during competitions.
Def. 2 - Plush new carpeting, utilities included, central location, and only $450 a month in rent?
Man, your new apartment rocks on toast!
Def. 2 - Plush new carpeting, utilities included, central location, and only $450 a month in rent?
Man, your new apartment rocks on toast!
by Peter K. November 28, 2006
(noun) A set of steps used to compensate for or avoid dealing with a systemic problem rather than fixing it.
Typically used in regard to computers or industrial work-flow.
The term "workaround" implies that there should be a quicker, more efficient, or otherwise better way to accomplish things. But also that such improved methods are unavailable due to some circumstances beyond the control of those directly involved.
Typically used in regard to computers or industrial work-flow.
The term "workaround" implies that there should be a quicker, more efficient, or otherwise better way to accomplish things. But also that such improved methods are unavailable due to some circumstances beyond the control of those directly involved.
Computers:
It's been noted that Version 2.5 can not read the files normally produced by Version 3.1. The workaround typically used to solve this problem involves saving the file in an unusual format then manually changing the file extension.
Work-flow:
He was by far the most inept and inefficient person on the team, but the details of his contract made it prohibitively expensive to fire him outright. So his co-workers invented elaborate workarounds to avoid having to deal with him, effectively making his job unnecessary.
It's been noted that Version 2.5 can not read the files normally produced by Version 3.1. The workaround typically used to solve this problem involves saving the file in an unusual format then manually changing the file extension.
Work-flow:
He was by far the most inept and inefficient person on the team, but the details of his contract made it prohibitively expensive to fire him outright. So his co-workers invented elaborate workarounds to avoid having to deal with him, effectively making his job unnecessary.
by Peter K. March 25, 2005
No example available here.
by Peter K. March 25, 2005