research

Definition 1:
Excessive and tedious study used so that students with little more than hot air between their ears can keep up with the smarter ones. It's pretty much an excuse to reword someone else's work using a bibliography.

Definition 2:
An uncommon slang term for masturbation. Often said in a "sarcastic" way.

Def 1:
Man, the mental kid has a better grade than me! He must do a lot of research!

Def 2:
Guy 1: Hey man, can I come over after school?
Guy 2: Naw, call me 30 minutes after. My parents aren't home, so I'm gonna do some... research...
Guy 1: Research?
Guy 2: Uhh... yeah!

30 minutes later:

Guy 1: How'd your research go?
Guy 2: It started out slow, but I found a ton of information. It got a bit messy, so I jumped out at the last second and forgot to cite my sources!

Or:

Man, the mental kid has a better grade than me! He must do a lot of research!

by sp0rk December 23, 2004

researchurfing

Surfing the Web specifically on research and reference websites like wikipedia, usually for fun and entertainment. Someone who likes trivia and finds learning information an interest would be the type of person to researchurf. Researching just for the sake of learning something new.

"That geek was researchurfing for hours!"

by JoshyC February 4, 2009

Research Cat

A cat in a lolcat picture sitting in front of a computer and looking disapproving. He says that wikipedia is not an acceptable source for referencing things like school projects and academic work.

Research cat says Wikipedia not acceptable source

by Fast_Eddie_2 December 6, 2012

Redhead tan

Sunburn.

You can tell she's been out in the sun too long, she's got a redhead tan going on!

by GinjaNinja99 February 23, 2014

research material

Any material that involves nudes or lewd images.

Subject A: "H?"
Subject B: ", you know, just gunna go look for more research material."

by Maledohr February 9, 2017

facebook research

using the social network to learn information about a prospective mate, coworker, etc. aka stalking

girl: I'm upset. I really like john, but while doing my daily facebook research, I saw some girl named dena wrote on his wall about how much fun she had last night.

by kandiisdandy August 13, 2009

romance research

The act of collecting empirical dating data through specific interpersonal experiences: dinners, arguments, online chat conversations, meeting your date's family and friends, and other circumstances which give a more inclusive and sharpened view of the other person.

"I got into a fight with that chick I've been dating - it was rough, but at least I know how we handle arguments now. It's just more romance research to help me know if we're right for each other."

by Jonny-O July 12, 2017