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Heisenbug

A term in software programming used to describe a coding problem (or "bug") that seems to defy testing by presenting itself exclusively in published, released or demonstrated code, but not at any point during debugging. It disappears or alters its characteristics when an attempt is made to study it.

The bug both exists and doesn't exist and simultaneous points in time -- the reference is to Heisenberg's Uncertainty Principle (or to be direct, the quantum cat in the Heisenberg scenario).
Ben: Hey! After three weeks, I finally finished that interface you asked for. Here, try it out.

Mike: Great! I'll just click on the "Save" button... Hey, the browser crashed!

Ben: What? Let me look at it... All my debug information looks fine... I'm not getting any errors at all!

Mike: It's all fucked up! Look! It doesn't even work! What are you trying to do to me?

Ben: B..but I just ran it on my own server and it works fine! Look, I'm not even getting any errors from your Save! It can't be a bug!

Mike: IT'S FUCKING BROKEN! You've disappointed me for the last time! YOU'RE FIRED!

Ben: CURSE YOU, HEISENBUG!!!
by saurin37 April 16, 2009
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Lima Heights

its where santana lopez from glee lives.
Oh god santana be so fierce she can go all lima heights on you
by 4nk8 June 23, 2011
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Heidsta

the highest level of gangster that you can be
man that chick is so Heidsta!
by Welchs July 9, 2005
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heisman

Noun: A rejection given to a member of the opposite sex, a job, or anything no longer wanted. Named after the Heisman trophy, which depicts a football player giving a stiff-arm block to a tackle.
When his girlfriend started getting serious, he gave her the Heisman.
by C.K. Dexter Haven September 28, 2004
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buck heirs

An ancient pirate whose name means, literally, Bucket of Hairs. It has become a general expression that can pretty much mean anything.

Also known as:
Bucka yars
Buck yeirs
Buckeirs
Buckarrs
Buckayeirs
Buck airs
Buck eYeirz
Boss: Ok people you did awesome this week, go ahead and take the rest of the day off.
Guy: Buck heirs, buck be buck airs.
Girl: Well my name is Buck Yaris and I'm here to say,
I like to Buck Eirz in a Major Way.
Boss: ....buckarrrrrrs. (rolling 'r')
by DKLONE July 31, 2007
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hudson heights

A neighborhood within a neighborhood. And happens to be one of the most charming nabes in all New York. "Hudson Heights" as a name has only been used in the gentrification sense since the 90'd. But the actual area has always been nice, coming from a lifelong resident. Located in Washington Heights, Hudson Heights comprises anything from 181 St and Ft Washington Ave to Fort Tryon Park and west of Broadway up until 190St.
Long a haven for German Jews, it was nicknamed "Frankfurt on the Hudson" during the WW II years. today, most of the original German Jews have dies or retired, and it has found insured life with new, hipsterfied residents. While not a Williamsburg by any measure, the newer residents are young, artsy and many of them are non New Yorkers.
The area is known, in particular, for its natural beauty. Fort Tryon Park is one of the most tranquil anywhere. The playground i grew up in, Bennett Park, is at the highest natural point on Manhattan island. Bennett Park is located at 184 St between Ft Washington and Pinehurst Avenues. When it comes to living, it is a quality place to live, all while still being a part of Manhattan island.
Hudson Heights is a real estate term to differentiate it from the rest of Washington Heights.
by Upsky June 14, 2008
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heightism

Discrimination against people of height. A set of attitudes and behaviors that act out or seek to reinforce that discrimination. The different treatment of people on the grounds of their physical stature. The belief that people of different physical statures are fundamentally different.

A set of pseudoscientific theories that seek to give validity and credibility to that discrimination.
"That little b*gger".
by Michael Calwell April 23, 2004
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