multiculturalism

1) The idea that we can live alongside people from other cultures and accept them as they are, as opposed to excluding minorities or forcing them to assimilate into clones of us. Currently, it seems to have replaced the antiquated idea of the melting pot. It leads to more knowledge of and respect for other languages and cultures. Knowing more than English is now considered cool for the first time.

2) Aside from its actual, benign meaning, it usually a code word for reactionary rednecks. The talk radio hosts say 'multiculturalism' and all the listeners go, "Aha! Someone who agrees with me in politics!"

"Multiculturalism is destroying America! It will make us into another Third World country! We don't need-

"Dude, I know you're jealous because I aced Spanish and you failed, but please quit parroting Michael Savage for decency's sake."

by spinningtabletop January 15, 2009

multi-contraptional

Any device or technology that is too complicated to successfully operate. A modern version of a Rube Goldberg device.

That widget is so multi-contraptional, it'll never work.

by Wayne Jones September 12, 2005

multi-clanning

To be apart of two clans, being a full member of 2 or more clans.

Unknown1 is apart of 'Clan 1' and 'Clan 2', Unknown is multi-clanning.

by Derek3212 January 30, 2008

Multigamy

The term multigamy "form of marriage in which a person has more than one spouse." Like polygamy, but like better.

"No Van. I don't believe in monogamy, I believe in multigamy"
-"Don't you mean polygamy?"
"No, multigamy sounds better. It's a word I think, trust me."

by mattewcool November 30, 2009

Multibasking

Someone you work with who tries to take the credit for every project they can, whether or not they had worked on it or had any meaningful input. Usually an insecure boss, or delusional ambitious corporate climber.

I hate it when Jane starts multibasking. She had nothing to do with the deal.

Did you see Simon in that meeting? He was multibasking like crazy, taking credit for the entire project.

by mintyman November 21, 2010

multichotomous key

An independent variable with at least three states.

The difference between a multichotomous key and a dichotomous key is the difference between asking if our guess was warm, hot or cold instead hot or cold.

by Patrick Eberhart May 30, 2006

multi-geek

An individual with a variety of esoteric skills and/or elements of knowledge that alone would be considered geeky or nerdy, but in combination make for a much more interesting individual. Or not.

We thought Herbert was just a nerd, but his knowledge of every Star Ward trivia fact, his skill at painting miniature figures and his phenomenal karaoke talent make him a true multi-geek.

by M-Geek July 31, 2010