shredmonkey's definitions

teaching to the test

A method of education that focuses solely on teaching the material that will be on tests and exams rather than imparting a wider understanding of the overall subject.

Mr. Smith doesn't make his students care about the subject. He's known for just teaching to the test.

by shredmonkey February 22, 2013

j*ker

Expression created on Twitter by users wishing to disavow Todd Phillips’ 2019 film “Joker.”

“I can’t believe people are going to see J*ker. It’s like sooo violent...”

by shredmonkey October 10, 2019

Saxcent

A sexy accent. Coined by therapist Jonathan Decker when describing accents in the film Love Actually.

Did you hear the saxcent on that British guy?

by shredmonkey December 21, 2021