Igon Value Problem

"the Igon Value Problem: when a writer’s education on a topic consists in interviewing an expert, he is apt to offer generalizations that are banal, obtuse or flat wrong" (Steven Pinker, NY Times 11/7/2009).

Pinker coined the term in his review of a Malcolm Gladwell book. Gladwell had quoted an expert speaking about an “igon value” -- the correct term is eigenvalue, a basic concept in linear algebra.

Gladwell's "Blink" is basically a worthless book because of the Igon Value Problem.

by JLG6000 November 18, 2009

Bye Lena Problems

A frickin ANIMATION MEME APPARENTLY
Also a Russian song

Charlotte: I learned how to say "taxes" in Russian :D
Shirley: какие
Charlotte: Shirley I dont have a clue-
Shirley: I SAID WHAT IN RUSSIAN.
-Later-
Charlotte: *plays bye lena problems*

by *cough* hello May 20, 2019

phobelape

A "phobelape" is an individual or person that has the habit of constantly using their cell phone (pho), all the time, mostly using text messaging. This individual also likes to lay in bed ( be ) with a laptop on their lap ( lape ). This word can either be a noun or a verb.

My son is a phobelape, he is always texting on his phone while lying in bed. ( noun )

Please stop phobelapping, it is annoying me. ( verb )

by duke pelmo March 23, 2008

Ford Probe

A sports car designed in partnership with mazda. In 1993 the design was entirely changed. Manufacturing was discontinued by ford in 1998. Shares the same drive-train as the mazda counterpart the MX6. mx6

Ben put a turbo in his ford probe and now it produces 250 foot pounds of touque.

by Coyt November 10, 2003

probly

short for probably

You probly don´t remember me

by Lily April 22, 2003

drinking problem

alcohol is causing problems in your life (for example, with your health, in your work, or with your social responsibilities)

Theo's drinking problem was that he had only one mouth.

by yorrick hunt January 22, 2008

third world problems

Actual problems that affect your life.

I'm dealing with some third world problems right now. I can't afford food.

by Nigga with a Rocket Launcher May 24, 2016