A male or female, who preferably works in a professional environment, whereby the social standings are less rigid. They are able to bypass their 'nerd' status and become a 'player' in that environment only. The nerd player, with less competition from real 'players', is able to manipulate and seduce other nerd woman from that business or firm they work for.
Harry slept with x the other night, but also slept with this other girl from the IT department the week before, he's such a nerd player.
by The the bosss August 8, 2017
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contrast this with a 'normal' person, who will lock into and serve a static role throughout the team's existence.
it is commonly used in sports, and gained popularity in the realm of eSports, where class-based games provide an explicit benefit for designating flex players to allow their team to adapt. two concepts of flex players arise:
1) in games where classes* are locked in at the start of the match, such as MOBAs (DOTA, League), flex players often choose classes that are known as 'flex picks' in their communities - classes that are inherently versatile enough to be able to switch roles on their own.
2) in games where classes* can be changed at the start of a new round or mid-match, such as FPSes (Rainbow Six: Siege & Valorant or Overwatch & Team Fortress 2, respectively), flex players can either choose 'flex picks' (explained above), or will change classes throughout the match as the needs of their team evolve.
*see also (game-specific terms): heroes, champions, operators, agents, heroes (yes, again), mercenaries
contrast this with a 'normal' person, who will lock into and serve a static role throughout the team's existence.
it is commonly used in sports, and gained popularity in the realm of eSports, where class-based games provide an explicit benefit for designating flex players to allow their team to adapt. two concepts of flex players arise:
1) in games where classes* are locked in at the start of the match, such as MOBAs (DOTA, League), flex players often choose classes that are known as 'flex picks' in their communities - classes that are inherently versatile enough to be able to switch roles on their own.
2) in games where classes* can be changed at the start of a new round or mid-match, such as FPSes (Rainbow Six: Siege & Valorant or Overwatch & Team Fortress 2, respectively), flex players can either choose 'flex picks' (explained above), or will change classes throughout the match as the needs of their team evolve.
*see also (game-specific terms): heroes, champions, operators, agents, heroes (yes, again), mercenaries
#1)
jungler: 'im getting focused down, my lane needs help'
flex player: 'alright, ill flex over to that lane right now'
#2:
teammate: 'our map control is too weak and the enemy team is exploiting that by rushing us down each round.'
flex player: 'got it, let me switch to an area denial class next round.'
jungler: 'im getting focused down, my lane needs help'
flex player: 'alright, ill flex over to that lane right now'
#2:
teammate: 'our map control is too weak and the enemy team is exploiting that by rushing us down each round.'
flex player: 'got it, let me switch to an area denial class next round.'
by Randomystick June 18, 2022
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On December 31st every year, although it is New Years Eve, it is also a day to remember Adobe Flash Player, as it will be discontinued on that day in 2020. In 2020, this day will be known as Adobe Flash Player Day, where everyone must use Adobe Flash Player to play their favorite Flash game before it is too late. After 2020, it will be known as Adobe Flash Player Remembrance Day, where you pay respects to the fallen Adobe Flash Player Games.
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by azqswxerdfcvtyghbnuijkplm December 15, 2022
Get the the greatest hide and seek player in the world mug.Someone who is a granola-eating, hemp-wearing, pot-smoking, incense-burning vegetarian, who likes to quote Proust but doesn't really understand him, doesn't like movies but only likes "films", and will complain about the evils of capitalism but turn around and spend $500 on ugly glasses frames. Named after the bass player in a band who thinks himself better than the other members and doesn't really associate with them.
Oh, did you see that freak who ordered the gluten-free tofu stirfry? What an independent bass player.
by E-Dot December 15, 2008
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by btingle July 14, 2011
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A certain class of low-rent, slack-jawed fuckups has decided that backstabbing and misogyny are totally radical, so the word is sometimes used as a compliment or term of endearment between male friends, as in the greeting "what's up, player?".
A certain class of low-rent, slack-jawed fuckups has decided that backstabbing and misogyny are totally radical, so the word is sometimes used as a compliment or term of endearment between male friends, as in the greeting "what's up, player?".
Gina thought she had found the love of her life when she met Sean, but after she found out he had slept with three of her best friends, she realized that he was nothing but a player.
by Greenie October 21, 2004
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