26 definitions by Zdenek
A set of properties belonging to an object that pleasantly surprise a watcher. From commercials to cool electronics, the wow factor is an important thing to consider when designing it.
The IBM computers in middle 90's had a certain degree of the 'wow factor' to them. Sadly enough, their users weren't mostly able to recognize it.
by Zdenek December 30, 2005
All the suffixes added after a root of a word written in kanji. Used in Japan.
It's -maru in the example.
It's -maru in the example.
by Zdenek June 8, 2004
Adding confusing/meaningless words into your speech to
1) Inflate the show time, or
2) Cover the fact that you don't have an idea.
1) Inflate the show time, or
2) Cover the fact that you don't have an idea.
by Zdenek August 20, 2004
Invented by the Japanese women in the 8th century AD, it can express any native Japanese word. It's useful for writing poems like haiku, as it allows only one way of reading, unlike kanji. It is in much heavier use now, as the kanji stops being as remarkable sign of tough knowledge as before. See also Katakana.
by Zdenek June 8, 2004
by Zdenek February 6, 2004
The result of several outlandish excersises, that stress your brain. A softer variety of this is the satisfaction after a long run.
Why are you still standing on your head clapping your hands behind your back? Don't tell me you are trying to achieve that yogasm nonsense again!
by Zdenek August 9, 2004