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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
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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
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guestimate

the most fucking retarded word in existance, people get stupider from hearing it
guy one- i just guestimated my income

guy two- your a fucking moron, i hate you, i will kill you and your family you dirty cock monger
by markie tuckett February 13, 2009
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guestimate

V. To guess and estimate at the same time.
Ok, now guestimate the number of jelly beans in the bowl, Jimmy.
by Ferrett487 July 8, 2005
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Guesstimate

To estimate. To aproximate the total or amount of a value or object.

Derives and is primarily used by persons with below average IQ in place of the actual word "estimate".
I guesstimate my intellegence to be that of a primate.
by Prof. Jonathan D. Kimball January 21, 2005
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Guesstimaweightion

To eyeball or estimate ones bag of whatever it is your selling by weight
I got it but I ain't got scales just use your best guesstimaweightion
by DawnNichole#1* March 23, 2021
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guestimate

To guestimate is when you have no idea about something, but you don't want to sound like an idiot.
Its a careful combination of guessing what the topic is about and then estimating the correct answer.
Also another thing you could add to this is a statistic, as it makes your answer sound more valid and believable!
Paul: so what do you think of the whole el nino phenomenon?
You: in your head, what the FU*K? Thanks paul!
Now you guestimate

Step one guess... Ok so it sounds kinda mexican, doesn't nino mean grandchild? Ok so its something to do with mexicans, sounds like a dance...
Step two estimate an appropriate answer...every one likes dancing and mexicans make good food so I'm gonna like it.
Make up a statistic... 89% of americans think its a positive movement.
Helpful tip: you could always be wrong so answer briefly and not to in depth!
You: well I feel its a positive movement that's changing the world in a dramatic way, 89% of americans see it in a favorable light!
In your head- BOOM how u like me now paul!
by boomyoulikethat November 14, 2011
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