Disgruntled Engineer

A person who claims to be a mad scientist, but is actually better at inventing things. Usually derogatory in the scientific community.

Have you heard of Dr. Insano, the famous mad scientist?

Nah, he's not a mad scientist, just a disgruntled engineer. He doesn't even use proper testing methods!

by Xeretsym February 7, 2010

Sakalian English

A language buried by time, spoken today only by a few intellectuals.

- WOW! Those two guys sound so smart!
- Yeah, they must be speaking Sakalian English.

by Castanea Sativa May 22, 2021

ENGR 131

The first year engineering class you take at Purdue where no one knows what they are doing (not even the teacher's assistants or professors most of the time). The class goes all the way through the semester like this and everyone gets A's.

Freshman asks sophomore: "What did you do in ENGR 131?"

Sophomore: "Nobody knew, but we still all got A's.

by SteevyT March 17, 2011

engineer

Someone who relates to the universe in a mathematical but socially inept way.

Optimist: "The glass is half full."
Pessimist: "The glass is half empty."
Engineer: "The glass is twice the size it needs to be."

by Destillat September 4, 2008

human engineering problem

a case where the real challenge is to modify or control human behavior rather than design a technological solution. Sometimes used sarcastically (by techies) to imply that a problem is not due to technological deficiencies, but to the fact that humans are so poorly designed.

We know how to produce enough food to feed the world. Eliminating hunger is primarily a human engineering problem.

by Sal Theunuch December 17, 2005

Engie

A short, endearing term used by Team Fortress 2 players to refer to an Engineer, typically a skilled, helpful, and kind one.

Engineer: *Builds Dispenser*
Soldier main: Thanks Engie, you're the best!
Engineer: *Yee-haws happily*

by M B September 3, 2019

Thomas (the tank engine)

The entity known as jesus himself. When he looks at you you hear Ringo Stars voice in your head that says: Thomas Had never seen such BULLSHIT before.

"What religion are you?"
"I follow our lord and savior Thomas (the tank engine)."

by NeonGamer69420 November 13, 2019