Frankenstein switch

A deus ex machina used to perform an extremely complex task in one fell swoop. Often used sarcastically to imply that a task presumed easy is in fact difficult or impossible to automate.

Takes its name from the huge levers used in black and white Frankenstein films to activate the elaborate mechanism used to reanimate The Creature, usually resulting in electrical discharge and cries of "it's alive!!!"

Boss: "Can you migrate all of our users to the new database, change the domain of everyone's email and redirect all traffic to the new datacentre ASAP?"

IT staff: "Sure. I'll just pull this Frankenstein switch..."

by sproates April 13, 2010

switch the bitch

When a woman is all of a sudden worked up (see bitch switch), so you tell her "switch the bitch" so that she can stop and switch her inner bitch off, but it only ever pisses her off more.

Girl: "OMG you haven't even taken out the garbage! Stop sitting there and do something!!"

Guy: "Switch the bitch, switch the bitch"
Girl: "Arghhh!"

by waiting for a mate May 15, 2015

Nintendo Switch

This item is near impossible to get a hold of during the COVID19 pandemic. They’re hella expensive on amazon, but affordable at the local shops. However, they’re out of stock, therefore, you’re depressed.

Friend: Hey do you have a Nintendo Switch?
Me: not yet.. they’re out of stock everywhere..
Friend: ...amazon?
Me: too expensive..

by Raionesu Dezain April 21, 2020

hickory switch

A wooden implement, especially a tree branch, used for spanking.

"The old man will come a-runnin' with a hickory switch."

by Chris August 8, 2004

Switch Up

To change state of mind or leave, usually when one is hostile.

You better switch up real quick before I give you a can of whoop ass.

by Imallaboutthatlife February 6, 2017

Switching lanes

Switching sides, betrayal

Niggas always switching lanes. My girl switched lanes.

by Dont_switch December 21, 2018

glock switch

A glock switch (also known as a glock auto sear) is an external device/attachment made for glocks that allows them to shoot in full auto. They are illegal to possess by the general public and have been popularized by rap/hiphop music and pop culture.

Person 1: Do you got a glock switch I can cop rq?
Person 2: Nah jit but I got the stl files.
Person 1: Aight bet foenem imma print some of these hoes.

by TheBirdsAreWatching November 16, 2022