common sense

It was announced today that Common Sense passed away last night in her sleep. Common Sense has been bed-ridden for the past several years as a result of severe atrophy from lack of use. Common sense was preceeded in death by her mother, personal accountability, and father, integrity.
Bob is a card carrying member of the ACSU... the American Common Sense Union.
by scorekeeper June 27, 2004
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common denominator

(n.) A factor that appears the same in different situations. Derived from mathematics where the numerator is divded by the lowest common denominator in fraction questions where it must be discovered which fraction is bigger by making the denominator the same.
Your face is the common denominator in three robberies at your place of work, which implies you have a connection to these robberies, although we could be wrong.
by Kung-fu Jesus July 02, 2004
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Common Folk

Describes a person or persons of average capacities, abilities, education, intelligence, wealth, etc.
This is an explanation of quantum mechanics that common folk can understand.

The houses in this part of town are gorgeous, but not something common folk can afford.
The very rich have someone representing their interests, and also the very poor, but no one is speaking for us common folk.
by wordog January 26, 2016
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common sense

Knowledge that is "sensed" to be true by everyone, but results in most believing the world is flat. Tends to be an overused excuse by pseudo-intellectuals to prove their own vapid points.
John: "I can't belive Kelly failed her test. She studied and everything..."

Tommy: "But she's blonde. Everyone knows blondes are ridiculously stupid. It's just common sense."

John: "What?"
by That Person Who's Wrong. February 20, 2010
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common sense

to have good sound judgment
Its only common sense to not spend your last dollar on something you don't need.
by Gerard Irick December 14, 2009
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Common Sense

When someone can solve a problem by just using the brains in their head and putting two and two together. Since not many people now a days can have this ability, it is more of less a superpower.
"Woah, you used common sense? You must be like freaking batman! :o"
by GayHorse :P May 22, 2014
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The Common Plague

The Common Plague is a very bad disease, mainly caught on Tumblr. The symptoms include: coughing up bad memes, getting triggered, going on Tumblr. regularly, saying SWAG, and saying YOLO.
If you have a worse condition, please consult the definition of the Uncommon Plague.
The Common Plague can be cured by using injecting dank memes directly into your blood stream.
Guy 1: Hey want to go play some CSGO or something?
Guy 2: No I can't, I have the Common Plague.
Guy 1: Oh my god dude, how long have you been on Tumbr. for?
Guy 2: I'm not sure.
Guy 1: Be careful next time, or you might get the Uncommon Plague.
Guy 2: Oh yeah, thanks man.
by Mr.MemerTheDankTerrorist May 21, 2016
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