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Optical solution

A response to a problem that appears to solve a problem, but doesn't actually solve the problem.
The new system increased the graduation rate to 100%. (This was an optical solution because this was done by lowering the standards to pass).
Our planes always land on time. (This was an optical solution because they added an hour to the time of flight).
We are giving you 20% off. (This is an optical solution because they raised the price 40% first).
The school now has great test scores. (This was an optical solution because they make the exam optional...the high scoring kids take it therefore the problem wasn't really solved).
by eduwarrior January 24, 2023
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optical migraine

Visual equivalent of a thought giving you migraine.
That's a dope song but the video is giving me an optical migraine!
by Chirantan June 19, 2016
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optics

Usually, in a mainstream or social media context, jargon to describe the way in which an event or process will be perceived. Often used with other political jargon - notably virtual signalling, where the "signal" is intended to generate a specific and ideally positive public association ("good optics").
Shell Exec (1): "We've just made £8 billion in profits from selling super-priced oil, and the northern hemisphere is heating up like crazy. We need to soften the optics. How about we chuck a few million quid at those desperate muppets at British Cycling?! Worth a shot?"
Shell Exec (2): "Blatant virtue signalling - you never fail Hank - I think that could be the most transparent bit of greenwashing in history! But those lycra boys will never buy it..."
British Cycling official: "wow, thanks, guys; we always knew the oil industry was really nice."
by Happydayseveryday November 3, 2022
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Optical allusion titties

When titties look bigger than they really are. Most often due to the manner in which the titties are dressed/displayed.
Dude, i was so bummed when she took her shirt off, total optical allusion titties, they were tiny.

"yeah, there not that big, there optical allusion titties" - Mello
by T-sett September 22, 2009
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Optical Assault

When someone meat gazes the hell out of you.
You: I was taking a shower after working out at the gym the other day and this dude kept staring at my package.

Friend: Damn, you were the victim of an optical assault!
by Herbalicious September 28, 2008
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optical rectal refractions

it is where your eyeballs drop down to your asshole and you get a shitty outlook on life.
someone who is negative, optical rectal refractions.
by rockin randall 1973 September 30, 2009
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Fibre Optic Cable Core

A kind of modern rendition of youtube poop, first started by @mbvlayne, this format involves non-sensical edits repeating words or sentences that invoke a sense of otherworldly or alien feeling in the viewer.
This genre also has other nicknames like noun posting and noun core.
someone: "i love fibre optic cable core it's so silly!"
by KingNitrusdaqueefius January 29, 2024
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