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learning curve

the rate of a person's progress in gaining experience or new skills.
"the latest software packages have a steep learning curve"
learning curve by Anarchist Hawke November 24, 2013
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learning curve

Generally defines the amount of effort and/or time someone is willing to invest in learning something new.

A "steep learning curve" means more effort and/or time was required than they were willing to invest.
"OMG this new thing has such a steep learning curve!"
learning curve by namsupo October 23, 2015

Learning Curve

A learning curve is the time in a young persons life when they experiment with that gay shit.
“Why does Meade seem so fucking gay” “must be going through the learning curve
Learning Curve by Yungdaggerrdickkkk September 25, 2018

learning curve like a spirit level 

Description of someone extremely slow to pick things up.
Jim's been losing at three-card monty for 3 hours now - damn he's got a learning curve like a spirit level!

Learning Curve's a Bitch 

(1) Whenever somebody studies a certain subject, or learns a certain skill, finds it very hard as it progresses into its advanced levels.

(2) An expression said by someone who is struggling in learning something .

(3) A term used when one finds it hard in working through their goals.
(A) "How's the website you're making?"

"I don't know man, but Learning Curve's a Bitch."

(B) "When it comes to learning Quantum Mechanics, Learning Curve's a Bitch."

(C) "Learning Curve's a Bitch when you're trying to be on top in Law School."

(D) "You're planning to buy that game? Good luck, coz Learning Curve's a Bitch when you're playing it."

(E) "Winning is hard in Casino-level poker since the Learning Curve's a Bitch."

(F) "Trying to run for President is real hard since the Learning Curve is a whole new level, a Bitch level."
Learning Curve's a Bitch by RobAdler September 17, 2020
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“Did you see that caillou over there? His head is reflecting the sun like a disco ball.”
Example 2:
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Brought-upsy 

scruples; to have manners;

May also be spelt Brought-upsie

WestIndian/Caribbean in orient - Barbados, WHUT.
Example 1: Child, you ain't got no brought-upsy?

Translation: My Child, have you not any manners?



Example 2: What, you ain't got no brought-upsy?

Translation: I can't believe you're doing that. Were you not taught any manners as a child?
Brought-upsy by B-Town Gilly April 20, 2005
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The practice of modifying a model (not limited to toy action figures) to achieve some result other than that intended by the manufacturer. ...
I had to kitbash my Luke Skywalker figure with my Darth Vader figure because Luke was missing a hand.
kitbash by geru January 15, 2006
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Satellite baddies

Attractive women who are far from your location.
There are no hot girls in the area, theres only satellite baddies.
Satellite baddies by Banksy123 September 5, 2026
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