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alternator 

A generator that transforms mechanical energy into electrical energy, specifically AC Power (alternating current). These are usually found in automobiles. They make it go by charging the battery and maintaining an electrical current to one or more of the following items: a) spark plugs, b) air conditioning, c) stereo, d) power windows, e) various pumping mechanisms... etc.
The alternator in my car is broken. My battery has no juice even right after I shut off the car.
alternator by quaker oatmeal July 25, 2003
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Alternator 

If somethings wrong with your car, It is probably this
Paul:Hey bill what do you thinks wrong with her?

Bill:it’s probably the alternator
Alternator by Why is it long August 3, 2021

dutch alternator 

Tommy: Hey, I'm gonna need a jump because of Wayne's fucking dutch alternator.
dutch alternator by milje February 3, 2008

John Alternator 

Discoverer of the alternating series. Recognized for being one of the founding fathers of calculus and loved by all students, in particular those in 5th period BC.
Nick doesn’t know who john alternator is!

*dissapointment spreads across everyone’s face*

alternative hair color 

When someone dyes their hair outrageous colors; as with Punky Color or Manic Panic. Awesome & Fun!
When my hair was purple, I had alternative hair color & Loved it! So did all my family & friends!

Alternative facts 

"You're saying it's a falsehood and Sean Spicer, our press secretary, gave alternative facts to that,"
Alternative facts by Trumpdump January 22, 2017

Alternative Music 

A less intense version of rock and a more intense version of pop. Typically strays from the generic lyrics of pop. Lots of sub-categories, but the main two are alternative rock and alternative pop. Pretty much anything that doesn't fall into the distinct categories like rock, pop, jazz, classical, etc.

It also includes a lot of musical techniques found in other genres. Not very limited creatively.
Alternative music is amazing. Some bands are The Strokes, Vampire Weekend, Arctic Monkeys, New Politics, Weezer, The Kooks, Cage the Elephant, The Moth and The Flame, alt-J, Modest Mouse, Paramore, Two Door Cinema Club, The Wombats, The Black Keys, The White Stripes, Cold War Kids, Phoenix, Muse, Bastille, and Keane. Just to name a few.