Heath Robinson

Adj: An invention, machine or process that is makeshift, fragile, poorly engineered or overly elaborate.

William Heath Robinson (1872-1944) was a British Cartoonist well known for humourous illustrations of fantasical inventions involving large numbers of components, often in order to acheive a very simple purpose.

Eg) "My new customised mousetrap, made from the contents of a kitchen cupboard, string, sticky tape and old lawnmower parts was finally complete. It did look a bit Heath Robinson, but it might just work."

by x14414 May 30, 2013

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Red Robin Girl

A girl, generally a young adolescent, who will go to a public place. The girl, having limited social activity without parental supervision, will treat the excursion like an adventure, acting in ways that may seem funny to her group, yet annoying to other patrons of the establishment. The girl will generally also take pictures, both to remember the experience and prove to her friends that she actually, in fact, did go out without parents. And to put them on the myspace. You can't forget the Myspace.

Look at those Red Robin girls. This must be their first time allowed out without parents. I wonder what time the minivan will be there to pick them up. Let's drive over to the movie theatre and see that R-rated movie.

by KingCrab June 29, 2006

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robin

an amazingly wonderful woman. capable of handling anything that comes her way with grace. knowledgeable in a number of areas, and intelligent enough to acquiesce when the subject matter is out of her realm. unfortunately, she is also not sure of herself, and whenever a compliment is received or a talent acknowledged, she assumes the person conferring is merely being generous.

if you need help, robin is available; and if not, she can direct you to one who is.

by depressionrus November 16, 2011

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Robinson

Robinson is a name that only a select few can carry. There are hundreds of conditions that must be met before one can claim Robinson as a last name. Among these are..
1. the ability to be awesome regardless of the situation
2. the ability to not give a fuck about what everyone is bitching about. In fact, a true Robinson will tell people to just shut the fuck up and to stop acting like bitches.
3. must be able to stand back and get the ladies without even trying while everyone else humiliates themselves
4. must be able to beat up frat kids two or three times their size and must also posses a zero tolerance policy towards popped collars and/or pink polos.
5. must be adored and worshiped everywhere they go, regardless of whether or not the adoring worshipers will admit it.

Robinson sightings have been confirmed on all continents, but are most commonly found in the United States, Germany and Ireland.

Person 1: Holy shit, look at how awesome that dude is! It looks like he's not even trying!
Person 2: Yeah, word around the campfire is that he's a Robinson.
Person 1: Okay, it all makes sense now.

by aqhx February 4, 2010

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