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10 minute rule

The 10 minute rule, and in some cases the 5 or even 15 minute rule, is an unwritten rule in schools, colleges and universities.

The rule is used when you have a class/lecture, and the idea is that if the teacher/lecturer is not there in the classroom within the said time period (5, 10 or 15 minutes - depending on what has been decided) then you can assume that they aren't coming and you can therefore leave to do other stuff/go home. This could also possibly be used in the workplace for meetings. (change 'teacher' to 'boss')

N.B. This rule can also be used/changed to deliberately skip classes. E.g. if you know that a teacher will be 10 minutes last, you can switch to using the 5 minute rule and leave before they get there, thereby skipping the class.
Student 1: It's been 8 minutes and Mr Greenwood isn't here yet.

Student 2: 10 minute rule?

Student 1: Good idea. If he's not here in the next 2 minutes, I'm off.
by LemonZeppelin September 23, 2009
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Rules, OK?

A slang phrase appended to a word (usually a noun), to form a rhetorical question, which denotes superiority (ie. so-and-so Rules, OK?) It sometimes appears without a comma or question mark, but always appears with the informal "ok" as opposed to "okay". The phrase's first recorded use was in 1975, but it is rumored to have originated as early as the 1930's among the Glasgow "Razor Gangs". Rival gangs were known to tag each other's turf with "(gang name) Rules, Ok?" during disputes over territory as a part of gang warfare.
Actual Examples:
Dandys Rule, OK?
KC RULES OK

Parodies:
Heisenberg probably Rules, OK?
James Bond rules, OOK?
Dyslexics lure, KO.
Potassium Ethoxide rules C2H5OK
by Kinguy May 19, 2006
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Everybody Wants To Rule the World

1. A 1985 song by the British band Tears for Fears.

2. Basically the most true line ever. EVER. See Julius Caeser, Joseph Stalin, Adolf Hitler, and Happy Bunny.
1. "GEE WILICKERS, I JUST LOVE THE SONG EVERYBODY WANTS TO RULE THE WORLD!

2. Damn. Broseph Stalin wanted to rule the world.
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Ja Rule Hater

A man with balls. One who can see that Ja Rule is a useless piece of shit who cannot rap and looks like a sewer rat.
Ja Rule haters of the world, UNITE!!!
by middle finger August 17, 2003
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5 second rule

The rule by which one determines whether or not food is safe after falling onto the floor. That is, if you are able to retrieve said item within 5 seconds, it is not dirty and is safe to eat.

* Note: in fraternity houses, this rule is the 1.5 second rule. Rule is invalid in the restroom.
Person 1: Oh no, my chicken wing fell on the floor!
Person 2: 5 ... 4 ... 3 ... 2 ...
Person 1: Got it!
Person 2: 5-second rule. It's yours, dude.
by Josh July 10, 2004
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Rule 60

Rule 60: If you see a lion, get in the car
by krjn February 28, 2009
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rule34.paheal.net

A cartoon/hentai website that is a lot like rule34.xxx but it has even more stuff. However, it’s tagging system can get pretty confusing at times and it’s search system is not as good. Still worth checking out though
Noah was jerkin it to Francine Smith on rule34.paheal.net
by Dubiks May 31, 2019
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