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Polytasking 

To engage in multiple activities concurrently, all pertaining to some common theme. Polytasking is not dissimilar to multitasking but implies some inherent connection between tasks.

Poly- from the Greek 'polys' meaning much or many.

(Interestingly Multi- is from the Latin equivalent.)
To be chopping vegetables, stirring a sauce and laying a table ready for dinner would constitute polytasking.

Watching television, reading a book and eating a muffin whilst on the phone to a friend is, in contrast, merely multitasking.
Polytasking by lachime August 19, 2009
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Polytasking 

Working on multiple tasks simultaneously.

I.e a polytasker may operate a vehicle while texting and eating all at the same time.

Not to be confused with multitasking which involves taking on multiple tasks in a period of time when each task is done one at a time but are switched frequently.
Dude, I think I’m a genius. I can text, eat, and take a shit at the same time.”

Oh, you polytask?”

“Oh, is that what it’s called?”

“Yeah, polytasking means doing a bunch of shit simultaneously.”
Polytasking by yekcoh December 21, 2017
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A small piece of information. Derived from the word ken, used often in the scottish language and is synonymous with knowledge.
Person 1: "Hey I don't get this shit. How do you solve this problem?"
Person 2: "I got that one. Give me some kenlets on this assignment and I'll help you w/ that one."
kenlet by Norma Y. October 8, 2005
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I mean I guess bro

a word of expression to when you give up on comprehending someone's words of ignorance, stupidity, absurdity or are too exhausted to formulate a proper response.

Commonly seen in TikTok comment sections in replies to lazy attempts at humor, overconfidentally incorrect statement, or an over-the-top comment or when someone completely misses the mark on something.
"actually... incorrect statement, hope this helps!"
"I mean I guess bro"
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abandonware 

n. software that is no longer sold or supported by the original publisher / developer, often found as free downloads on the internet because it cannot be obtained elsewhere. Not legal, but often seen as morally acceptable because the company that made it is no longer selling the title, nor releasing it as freeware, therefore abandonware is "keeping the game alive", so to speak.
Doom II is not abandonware because id still sells it, while The Incredible Machine is not sold, therefore is abandonware.
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Foot prisons 

Socks. Annoying, sweat-causing, non-barefoot enducing, everyday socks.
The first thing I do when I take off my shoes, is rip off the foot prisons I had to wear inside them. That's why I prefer flip flops, even in winter!
Foot prisons by Jackalope Hunter December 13, 2022
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cornholio 

Ruler of Lake Titicaca. Rumored to have a bunghole that gets very angry if it does not receive toilet paper. Cornholio the Great is often seen walking around with his shirt over his head and his hands in the air, chanting songs about his power, and his bunghole.
"I am Cornholio! You do not want to face the wrath of my bunghole, for I need TP!"
Butthead: Shut up, Beavis! (uh huh huh huh)
Beavis: Um, okay. (heh heh heh heh).
cornholio by AYB July 20, 2003
Word of the Day on July 9, 2026