Decimated

Reduced by 1/10th (one-tenth), not, as commonly misused, totally wiped out, destroyed, annihilated.

The rodent population in New York City was decimated, down from ten million to only nine million.

by Monkey's Dad November 9, 2019

bed decision

a typically bad decision made by students (usually at the college lever or those that can drive) who decides to skip class and sleep in because their bed is too comfortable.

Student1: Hey where were you in class today?

Student2: Sorry man I couldn't make it.

Student1: Why not?

Student2: Well I woke up this morning and made a bed decision.

by dsco10 May 8, 2009

backroom decision

When group decisions are being made, sometimes the issue is effectively determined by a subset of the group without the input (or sometimes, even without the knowledge) of the rest of the group, often done in secrecy, or a "backroom"

Backroom decisions often aren't communicated openly by those who made the decision to those who are being affected, leaving the affected to find out at the last minute, sometimes through a third party.

In best case scenerios, backroom decisions usually benefit most those few making the decision for the group, and in worst case, backroom decisions are meant to directly affect (usually in a negative manner) those not allowed input into the decision. Often times backroom decisions are immoral, unethical, and sometimes procedurely, or statutely, illegal.

Brian: Did you see how Webelos II wasn't allowed to participate in the Pack Pinewood Derby this year?

Joe: Yeah, total backroom decision.

Brian: Agree. They knew it doing it was wrong, it wasn't communicated openly to us. I found out last night at 8:30pm by the guy checking in cars.

Joe: I didn't find out until this morning. You would expect this kind of behavior from a bunch of 10 year olds, not grown men. Don't worry Karma has a way of working these things out.

by inntheknow June 25, 2016

Decimals

Money or the equivalent of. Representing funds.

Used in metaphoric terms by rapper Nas. "And I'm shrewd about decimals". On your P's and Q's when it comes to making money.

by Aint nuttin' December 8, 2010

make an executive decision

A phrase used to excuse oneself from a group of friends to take a shit inorder to think over a tough situation.

-"Smells like its time to make an executive decision."
-"Good idea boss!"

by Ralph Wenzel February 3, 2008

Decision December

The point in December when you decide whether or not you're keeping your facial hair from No Shave November.

Jeff hadn't shaved for all of November and had grown a nice beard, so he spent some time in Decision december and decided whether or not he'd keep is new facial companion

by UAGDWOOF November 23, 2010

decimate

the verb to "decimate" comes from the root of the Latin word for ten. Obvious enough, but the use gets more interesting. The verb "To decimate" is synonymous with "to destroy" and may be used to talk about a great reduction, loss, etc. "Decimation" was used as a Roman military strategy, as punishment for a severe crime, typically rebellion or desertion, the army would be forcibly lined up, and every tenth person would be killed. The form of group punishment based on the number ten is an adequate enough explanation for the origin of the word. Today, the word can be used in a less mathematical context, and still be grammatically correct, though it's still an intense verb.

General Sherman's tactics in the South decimated the Confederate's power by destroying the land and cutting off economic growth.

by Dr. Strangelove77 April 11, 2009