A phenomena known to occur when one party of a relationship must choose between their current partner or an outsider for whom they also have feelings. Statistically the sitting partner takes the advantage by merit of a proven track record and the ease with which a standing relationship can be maintained.
After it came out that she was already involved, it became apparent that i was once again about to fall victim to the incumbent advantage.
by Harold the tax man September 27, 2010
Get the incumbent advantage mug.A condition caused by having very few options for broadband service, usually from only a cable or telephone company (incumbent broadband providers). This condition causes irritability, low property values, bank account bleeding, video buffering, net neutrality violations, brain drain, and other symptoms common from slow overpriced broadband service.
The most effective treatment for incumbentitis is a community owned, open-access fiber network.
The most effective treatment for incumbentitis is a community owned, open-access fiber network.
This game download is taking forever. I would switch to a faster provider if I could, but the only option in my area is Comclink. I have a severe case of incumbentitis.
by fiberguy December 6, 2018
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A word for rebel that the Bush Administration uses to define freedom fighters in Iraq becuase the administration thinks that it sounds more like "inserted" implying that the rebel forces are from outside Iraq and therefore less legitimate.
"Let's not use 'rebel,' that will remind kids too much of Star Wars and they might start thinking that these people have a right to defend their country from foreign invaders. Use 'insurgent,' instead. That way it sounds like they're terrorists rather than just people trying to defend their homes."
- Donald Rumsfeld
- Donald Rumsfeld
by Captain Yellowbeard November 8, 2004
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Made famous by youtube's "TexasGrown409" AKA The Iraq Veteran Gamer.
Made famous by youtube's "TexasGrown409" AKA The Iraq Veteran Gamer.
by BradColbertowns September 25, 2011
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Pronounced "In-cum-Bent", because when you're "in",
you're "in"! The "cum" is for those who "bent", usually by electing you.
Pronounced "In-cum-Bent", because when you're "in",
you're "in"! The "cum" is for those who "bent", usually by electing you.
Channel 10 Reporter: In 2 words Ricky, what are your thoughts on the incumbent and the election?
Ricky: Fuck off!
Ricky: Fuck off!
by Dan the Rod Leroux June 9, 2007
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