tenenteen

a word you create when you replace the first three letters of the number seventeen with the number ten

Me: “I’m tenenteen and …”
Postman: “Are you saying ten or seventeen?”
Me: “That’s ten and seventeen combined together. That’s the pount.

by bluestinger66 April 11, 2023

ß

Sharp S

The letter sharp S ß (capital: ẞ) is used widely in German. It’s used after long vowels and in the middle of words where ß is pronounced like S rather than Z. The german name for ß is eszett, which combines the letters S and Z together.

by bluestinger66 August 25, 2022

circuit bending

The modification of electronic toys and synthesizers to make glitches and unique sounds using potentiometers, body contacts and switches

Me: How did Reed Ghazala actually come up with circuit bending?
Robbie: I don’t know, but I heard he used the term in the late 1990s.

Me: Yeah. I would like to try it out sometimes.
Robbie: I know what’s a great thing to circuit bend. A Casio SK-1 or other vintage Casio keyboard.
Me: Or even a Speak and Spell learning toy. It can also do great but strange sounds and glitches.

by bluestinger66 November 7, 2022

CHNOPS

Acronym of carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen, phosphorus and sulphur

Teacher: Class, do you remember the acronym for the organic elements our cells need?
Me: CHNOPS!
Teacher: Excellent!

by bluestinger66 November 13, 2022

DLL

Dynamic-link library

A dynamic link library (DLL) is a collection of small programs that larger programs can load when needed to complete specific tasks. The small program, called a DLL file, contains instructions that help the larger program handle what may not be a core function of the original program.

by bluestinger66 November 12, 2022

naudiz

Another spelling for nauthiz

Both nauthiz and naudiz have the same meaning, i.e. “need” or “distress.”

by bluestinger66 December 10, 2023

vodka

A clear, strong alcoholic drink made especially from grain or potatoes

This is my second glass of vodka.

by bluestinger66 December 7, 2022