upcycle

To appropriate items from friends or acquaintances because you believe you have a better use for them

"Dude, did you just upcycle my beer?"
"Well, you weren't drinking it!"

by bluerainuk April 4, 2015

Linguistic Upcycling

Using an AI chat bot like ChatGPT to rewrite what you want to say so you sound smarter.

Thanks to Linguistic Upcycling, every time I ask a question in a meeting, I sound really smart.

by OutsideTrading March 6, 2023

Upcycled Nutbags

corrupt, right-wing operatives who keep fucking shit up over and over

Chief Justice John Roberts is a poster child for Upcycled Nutbags. he worked for Dubya in Bush v. Gore and, after Junior stole the presidency in 2000, he was upcycled to Chief Justice of the Supreme Court—and continues his work for right-wing assholes to present day.

by Uncle Joosie April 3, 2024

upcycled architecture

the art of redesigning an existing structure for purposes other than those for which it was originally intended. Upcycled Architecture additionally advances an existing building’s sustainable, dynamic, and programmatic uses.

The Tate Modern in London is an example of upcycled architecture. The building has transformed a previously underdeveloped area of London and has helped give the city a new image as a leading center of contemporary culture. It has become a key landmark for London, while its program and architecture have won international acclaim.

by dabbles August 12, 2013