gavin
/ˈgavɪn/
noun: a situation arising from short term thinking focused on task completion rather than effective long term solutions .
: creates more problems than it solves.
Also: A person who creates ongoing problems whenever they complete a task. ("He’s a Gavin”)
Origin
GERMANIC OLD ENGLISH gefan . . . given . . . gavin
From: given ("it’s a given") used when indicating a possible situation in which an outcome is predictable.
Gavin is related to “given" in that problems are predictably negative. (it’s a gavin)
/ˈgavɪn/
noun: a situation arising from short term thinking focused on task completion rather than effective long term solutions .
: creates more problems than it solves.
Also: A person who creates ongoing problems whenever they complete a task. ("He’s a Gavin”)
Origin
GERMANIC OLD ENGLISH gefan . . . given . . . gavin
From: given ("it’s a given") used when indicating a possible situation in which an outcome is predictable.
Gavin is related to “given" in that problems are predictably negative. (it’s a gavin)
Usage: "This “bargain” fridge that didn’t fit under the bench has broken down yet again .”
“It’s a gavin.”
“It’s a gavin.”
by geertGgeert February 24, 2018