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low maintenance

Someone who is easy to please, does not require constant pampering, attention or gifts or things done "their way or no way". One who is genuinely happy to enjoy the company of others. Easy-going, unselfish and usually a joy to be around. Usually male, as most women are high maintenance.
My friend from California came up to visit. He's low maintenance, so we just chilled, had a good time, and he didn't whine about my not having digital TV.
by Ashoka July 12, 2006
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chocolate maintenance

The use of chocolate to detoxify habitual users of heroin or opiate painkillers.
Typical dialog from someone on chocolate maintenance:

"OMG, I am so dopesick.. HAND OVER THAT CADBURY BAR!!"
by nocturnal June 25, 2006
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high maintenance

A person who has expensive taste (re. clothing, restaurants, etc.).
This person is never comfortable because he/she is constantly concerned about his/her appearance.
This person feels they are better than most people and usually judge others based on outward appearances.
by John March 22, 2004
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Midnight Maintenance

Midnight Maintenance is work that is performed after normal working hours when oversight and supervision may be lax or nonexistent. This work usually is fast reckless and does not meet any associated expectations or follow any guidelines. This work may be and usually is just the bare minimum to get the job done.

While in most cases the person performing midnight maintenance is capable in their task occasionally Midnight Maintenance can be performed by a one a.m. wonder this can lead to a very dangerous situation.

People performing midnight maintenance rarely ever use a procedure.
Billy has me out here doing some midnight maintenance on the system, it only has to pass the operational test.
by IandCtechsATmillstone July 28, 2010
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Concussive Maintenance

The act of smashing ones head against a possibly broken object, but usually out of frustration, until that person begins to think they have fixed it.
He performed concussive maintenance on his keyboard until his brain thought he had done enough to get good
by Regisfuror May 19, 2020
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High Maintenance Friend

A friend who requires a lot of time, attention and money. Kinda like a high maintenance girlfriend but without the perks of sex and intimacy. Said friend is rather clingy and whiney and demands to hangout out frequently.
*Brent's phone rings*
Brent:Hey Matt I'm at work, what's up?
Matt: Come meet me.

Brent: I can't I'm at work.

Matt: So leave early, come buy me a coffee.
Brent: Dude I can't just leave work early, anyway I saw you last night.
Matt:Fine meet me after
Brent: I can't I've already made plans.

Matt:So cancel em and priortise me.

Brent:No man! Look I gotta go
*Brent hangs up*
Coworker:High Maintenance Friend eh?
Brent: Oh you've got no idea.
by mrperson123 May 7, 2018
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predictive maintenance

A high-tech version of, if it ain't broke, don't fix it. It improves reliability and cost-effectiveness.
Predictive maintenance allows things to be repaired when they become at risk of breaking down, while avoiding repairing things that are not at risk.
by Downstrike December 14, 2004
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