Progressive income tax

The more money you make, the higher taxes you pay.

Antonym: flat tax

We need to make taxation more progressive and raise taxes on the wealthy.

by The Drafted's guitar player September 6, 2005

Programmed Retail Response

The conditioning of most retail shoppers to provide preconceived answers to customer service providers.

Here are a few instances using Programmed Retail Response:

(Upon a customer entering)
Associate: "How's the weather today?"
Shopper: "I'm fine. How are you?"

(Upon a customer leaving)
Associate: "Fuel for Satan's fire!"
Shopper: "Thanks. You too!"

by Kristopher Smith June 12, 2007

Programming Zit

When you sit too long slinging code, and you get a zit on your ass, therefore making it hard to get a project done.

if (asscheek =~ /zit/) {

coding->squirm_in_discomfort();

}

else {

pop->that_bitch();

}

print "programming zit dealt with\n";

by Codeman_333 April 14, 2011

hello program

If you are required to say hello to someone when you see them, you are on a hello program with them.

The hello list is comprised of all the individual people with whom you are on a hello program.

Girl: Hello

Guy: Hello

Girl's friend: Why the fuck did you say hello to that guy?

Girl: Gaa, he bought my textbook. Now we're on an eternal hello program.

by newsvava February 13, 2009

Pair Programming

A computer programming technique/practice where two programmers work together to improve their code through mutual code review.

Sometimes criticised due to its abuse by less competent individuals to shelter their lack of ability under the protection of a mentor. Such abuse traditionally involves the two 'programmers' being physically present together at all times the code is worked on... and perhaps some man loving.

Tom: Where were you all afternoon?
Dick: Pair programming with Harry.
Tom: Aaah /wink

by Pairly Good September 14, 2009

java programmer

The most insulting thing you could possibly say to a Finnish programmer.

(a)Did you write this pile of junk?
(b)Yes
(a)You fucking java programmer!
(b)*sulk*

by not_mm January 11, 2005

Abstinence Program

Any videogame or game that consumes your life and causes nobody to like you

two famous abstinence programs are WoW and, more laughably bad, Runescape. Much funner than wearing a chastity belt

by Xtreme2252 March 8, 2009