Guesstigate

The process of resolving a problem with little or no actual details, facts or clues.

Help desk e-mail received at work: please explain how the hours worked for the day are calculated for this employee.

Response: you must provide the employee name or ID and day you are referencing so I can assist with this inquiry.

Comment to co-worker: I'm so tired of having to guesstigate for these people!

by BillieMoksha June 30, 2011

guesstimate

An educated guess. A guesstimation is a guess, but at the same time an estimation.

I guesstimated that 95% of people in Zimbabwe think this word is cool.

by drew s April 8, 2004

Guesstimate

1. Originally used by morons who like to make up words, guesstimate is a combination of two words that don't mean quite the same thing; A combination of the words Guess and Estimate that has adopted the meaning of the word guess.

2. To Guess; To draw a conclusion with little or no reason to believe so.

Bob: How high are we on this building?
Mark: I'd say about 10 stories.
Bob: That sounds like a good guesstimate.
Mark: (Silent in awe of Bobs stupidity)

by Coerce1 May 17, 2009

guesstimate

a mix between guessing and estimating.

guess + estimate = guesstimate

its that simple.

me (looking at very confusing non-digital watch without any numbers): I guesstimate that it is about 3:06ish.

by isabelle.g.p33 September 11, 2011

guestimation

Half way between a guess and and an estimation.

Guy1: You were right! Edouard really is an idiot!
Guy2: So, my guestimations were correct! I knew it from the very beginning!

by Raffik October 27, 2007

guesstimate

The way stupid people say "estimate". They either think they're being cute or clever, or else that it's an actual word. Since it's not any of these, science has yet to offer an explanation for people who consider use of this word acceptable.

My college trig teacher asked us to "guesstimate" values. I wanted to punch her in the mouth.

by mamamooa October 25, 2005

guesstimate

an aproximation; an annoying phrase likely originating from high school science teachers.

Don't know the answer? Make a guesstimate.

by vurp May 1, 2003