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A computer game created in the 1980's by Alex Pajitnov (Pazhitnov), Dmitry Pavlovsky, and Vadim Gerasimov.

The game involves forming complete lines using items of various shapes across a rectangle gaming board, while avoiding going over the top of the board.

At the time of its release, many American's believed it was a Soviet Cold War-era plot designed to distract American youth from more productive activities.
After spending the weekend playing Tetris, Dave and John realized that they were not prepared for their Chemistry Exam.
tetris by Nique January 5, 2005
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Another way of saying sex but to be more discrete
Hey mom me and Jenny are going upstairs to play Tetris
Tetris by SubieDave April 4, 2020
a very good time-waster
9:00pm till my favorite show is on, I'll just play tetris till then.
tetris by Meh February 3, 2004
A game created in the 1980's by Alex Pajitnov (Pazhitnov), Dmitry Pavlovsky, and Vadim Gerasimov.

The game involves forming complete lines using items of various shapes across a rectangle gaming board, while avoiding going over the top of the board.
Tetris has had many spinoffs from its popularity.
tetris by Falconrath September 15, 2003
v.t. and i.: to put something with care or effort into a place that fits it, as when something unwieldy finally finds its place; from the popular video game by the same name
<dude> old couch finally tetrised in the house

<otherdude> i can just tetris a single tin can in this recycling box before I have to take it out
tetris by Albin Pahernik August 24, 2004
Fantastic game that has taken a lot of my hours away. It's very easy and simple to play, but provides a strong challenge for the hardcore gamer.

A black hole used to dispose of time and sanity.
Tetris is really awesome.
To other video games as chess is to other board games; a monolith which 14 years on still stands head and shoulders above the competition and to an extent the rest of the gaming industry.

Also an addiction more potent than any drug except maybe the internet but that ain't a drug.
tetris by Kyo Kusanagi October 3, 2003