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A one off proof of concept to test a theory or gather data that organically evolves into a nightmare of poor structure, unmaintainable code, and general technical debt. The evolution into this nightmare form is typically driven by business will to 'Get it into prod' , ever changing customer requirements, and assumption that we're completely invalid from the start of the project.
Manager: Hey the VP of Sales wants that PoC to go into production. How

Dev: It's not even close to being a viable production ready system.
Manager: Yeah you know how A Quote Unquote Proof of Concept goes. So how long before you can put it out there for people to use?
by hel112570 August 30, 2023
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Bullet-proof

Going downstairs in the middle of the night to get a drink only to find your father and his buddies circle-jerking to the movie "Willow"...and it doesn't phase you.
Yo, I heard about your dad beating off to a picture of Gary Coleman at work and getting caught by his boss. If that shit don't fuck you off, you must be bullet-proof, man.
by w.yokum March 20, 2005
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Larry Proof

The act of preventing Homosexual or other lewd public activity. Derived from disgraced Idaho Senator Larry Craig
We had to LARRY PROOF the nature trails in the park due to all the man on man sex going on in the bushes.

Damn, they Larry Proofed the toilet stalls at the Beverly center
by Easy Eddie October 21, 2007
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Jehovah Witness Proof

To fortify your home with a large fence and locked gate to prevent Jehovah's Witnesses from showing up at your front door unanounced to promote their beliefs and pester people at any given time.
It sure has been peaceful lately since we "Jehovah Witness Proofed" our yard, now nobody can get to our front door and we can sleep in without getting disturbed anymore!
by Warnhubb May 18, 2008
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nag-proof

A preventitive measure to rectify organization issues around the household that can or will cause nagging by a spouse or partner. This involves general cleaning but more often involves trivial tasks and the way said tasks are completed. A house can never be completely nag-proofed. One should focus their efforts on excellence rather than perfection.
"I'll be leaving soon Chet. I just need to nag-proof our house before my wife gets home."
by Uncle Jed July 28, 2008
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digger proof

a man who is completely resistent to plotting and schemeing of gold digging women.
1st Gold Digger: Hey look at that dude over there, he's so fresh; watch me do my work.

2nd Gold Digger: Slow down girl,u wastin ur time, he's certified digger proof.
by igot2eyes May 29, 2006
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Self-proof

When you make something so complicated not even you can figure it out.
Fuck! I self-proofed my e-mail account! I knew I shouldn't have made my password so complicated!
by CHINESE_TIGER September 3, 2011
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