theory-function

A contra-referentialization of the Dark Enlightenment's theory-fiction in which language (form) and function share a contrapositive relationship.

The basis of Hypermodernism.

Postmodernism argues that form follows function.

Theory-function the theoretical foundation of Hypermodernism argues that DESIGN follows function. Form is oriented as contrapositive to function.

Hypermodernism would use the meme and more metastatically the skeuomorph as a theory-function instance, ie., a meta-medium.

by tomorrowtomorrow November 27, 2018

functionally Amish

The condition of being clueless about technology.

She can't figure out how to open her e-mail; she's functionally Amish.

by xxoomom February 8, 2010

bnb function

A party or gathering that occurs at an Air BnB or some other kind of rental property.

“You gonna be at Brianna’s BnB function? She just rented it yesterday.”

by Khrakiz December 10, 2022

functional nerd

A type of nerd that isn't easily identified. people only realize they are nerds after prolonged exposure to them.

Ellilta's got her shit together but she's been watching Game of Thrones everyday for the past month. She's a functional nerd.

by jst_money March 6, 2017

clear the function

when a bunch of niggas with ski masks pullup to shootup a party and leave no witnesses

bro 1: yo bro we out to clear the function?
bro 2: aight bet

(pulls up)
*gunshots*

by thatoneguy0991 February 12, 2023

lambda function

A highly infectious disease, know as Lambda, spreads throughout people using AWS, lambda can be transmissible within just 4 minutes of sitting in front of your screen learning AWS university

Test of your lambda function came back positive, you have 3-4 days to live

by Nicksel February 11, 2022

functional incompetence

The ability to maintain a façade of competence, the surface of which, once penetrated, reveals the individual actually has little to no understanding of the tasks in which they have been placed in control of. This type of employee is of particular concern as their incompetence may not be discovered until they have left the organization.

John excelled at functional incompetence because he seemed to know what he was doing until an audit showed he fabricated all his reports.

by Tamara101972 September 19, 2016