Russian Engineering

Attempting to get electronic or mechanical parts to work by physical force or violence. i.e. kicking, smashing, hacking, bludgeoning.

Craig took his T.V and kicked it a couple times in order to 'coerce' it into working. Like communism, the damn thing still refused to work. In a fit of ingenuity, he decided to use Russian Engineering, so he lit his T.V. on fire and smashed the bloody thing into an electronic pulp while dancing manically around it.

by Huerndy January 2, 2007

Disgruntled Engineer

A person who claims to be a mad scientist, but is actually better at inventing things. Usually derogatory in the scientific community.

Have you heard of Dr. Insano, the famous mad scientist?

Nah, he's not a mad scientist, just a disgruntled engineer. He doesn't even use proper testing methods!

by Xeretsym February 7, 2010

engineer

Someone who relates to the universe in a mathematical but socially inept way.

Optimist: "The glass is half full."
Pessimist: "The glass is half empty."
Engineer: "The glass is twice the size it needs to be."

by Destillat September 4, 2008

human engineering problem

a case where the real challenge is to modify or control human behavior rather than design a technological solution. Sometimes used sarcastically (by techies) to imply that a problem is not due to technological deficiencies, but to the fact that humans are so poorly designed.

We know how to produce enough food to feed the world. Eliminating hunger is primarily a human engineering problem.

by Sal Theunuch December 17, 2005

Thomas (the tank engine)

The entity known as jesus himself. When he looks at you you hear Ringo Stars voice in your head that says: Thomas Had never seen such BULLSHIT before.

"What religion are you?"
"I follow our lord and savior Thomas (the tank engine)."

by NeonGamer69420 November 13, 2019

ghetto engineering tactics

Blatantly disregarding all formal education and training in the hopes of somehow magically "getting it right" while clearly failing to define what "right" is before embarking on said design.

Andy utilized ghetto engineering tactics in his project ... and not surprisingly he failed.

by Paul December 22, 2003

Computer Engineer

A college major that will make you hate your life, your friends, computers, electronics, and anything remotely enjoyable about your life. Mass consumption of alcohol in the 20 minutes of free time a week keeps you sane.

"Yo look at dude banging his head off the wall"
"Must be a computer engineer"

by LateNightEngineer April 14, 2010