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layman's terms

Saying something technical/confusing in an easy to understand manner (like when someone says a confusing phrase, whilst the other is like "SPEAK ENGLISH!")
"Momentum, a function of mass and velocity, is conserved between portals. In layman's terms, 'Speedy thing goes in, speedy thing comes out'"
by Cakeisalie January 3, 2008
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Terese

Spirited,funny,energetic,generous. The type of woman that you would want as a friend. Huge heart. Captivating smile. Sarcastic and laughable. Goofy! Fun to be around but don't piss her off. Her anger is as powerful as her love. All about family and friends. The epitome of MOTHER.
That chick was boucing off the walls. What energy. Must be a Terese.
by cbadams February 3, 2010
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teresa strasser

A witty, intelligent, pretty TV and Radio broadcast personality with a very nice nose. The rest of her isn't bad, either!
That girl is perfect. She's SO Teresa Strasser.
by sarodude November 10, 2007
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Terms of Service

the page at the bottom of the screen that(barely) tells you the rules and regulations about urban dictionary
The Terms of Service is the lamest page on urbandictionary
by Can of Worms November 19, 2006
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terisa

sexy woman
scared of change, not of commitment
easy to love
by CourtneyCox June 26, 2008
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layman's terms

The use of basic speach, or words/terms that a person will understand.
Teacher: The volume of a container with a gas, when reduced by one half, will double the force exerted by the gas by a factor of two
Student: Uh, I don't understand. Can you give that in layman's terms?
Teacher: When you squeeze a balloon to half it's size, it is harder to squeeze right? This is because the pressure is doubled. Get it?
Student: Uh, Yah!
by Nate314 September 4, 2008
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Teresa

A really sweet girl, generous, who knows exactly how to make you laugh. If she is in a bad mood, she will not hesitate to knock you out cold. She probably has some dark little secrets that she keeps to herself. Usually is an angel at school but a total demon back at home.
George: I love Teresa! She's awesome!
Judy: The heck why?!
George: She's so nice! here's a better question. why NOT?
Judy: ha, ha. you might think so, but she's a total idiot at home.
George: No she's not! she's nice
Judy: Shut up. I live with her. You don't.
by Xozzy June 7, 2011
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