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Reagan Math

A term describing the faulty logic of Reaganomics. Also known as trickle down, the theory is that if you reduce income (i.e. cut taxes) then you somehow generate more revenue. Obviously, this is not rational thinking.

The proof that this did not work (as if anyone needed it) is the fact that the national debt tripled during the Reagan Administration.
by Charles_U_Farley November 24, 2010
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cell mates

noun

The general theory that your mobile phone (cell phone) knows you better than anyone else based on hearing all of your phone calls, knowing all of your texts, facebook updates, emails, GPS locations, etc. and is therefore one of your best friends. After all, there is no person or device that you interact with more than your phone.
Dave and Hal are total cell mates. That guy takes his phone with him with everywhere he goes - even the different rooms in his apartment!
by gtbarry August 17, 2009
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gorilla math

Bad math. Very crude, bad math, often performed by someone who thinks they know what they're doing.
(From Rounders)

Mike: "So, what do you owe him?"

Worm: "I don't know, by his crazy fuckin' gorilla math... like fifteen."
by RobbyPants August 15, 2007
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math book

A ponderous tome, containing information in an encrypted form of english. Supposedly teaches how to do math, but incomprehensible to anyone who cannot already do math (See catch 22). Often, the number of Greek letters and obscure symbols found within outnumber the actual english words. Enjoyed by no one. Any exceptions lie.
After hours of studying his math book, he understood no math.
by Hengist December 30, 2005
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Mathsplaining

When a mathematically capable person explains a math problem to a less mathematically capable person, typically in a manner regarded as condescending or patronising. Like mansplaining, except that it actually exists.
Math HL student: "Uh, you can't get the square root out of a negative number. Unless you're using irrationals"
Math studies student: "Stop mathsplaining to me!"
by FanterPanter December 10, 2017
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math rock/metal

n.

1. A term that encompasses most all modern progressive rock or metal that places emphasis on time signature modulation and meter as opposed to dynamics, melody, or harmony. "Math rock/metal" encompasses everything from the jazzier leanings of post rock act Slint, to the phrase swapping and odd meters of the Dillinger Escape Plan, and even the hemiola and polyrhythm experiments of bands like Meshuggah and Tool.

2. A term often falsely described as "intelligent music" by people who simply regurgitate what they are told and apparently have no idea how to count.
by Sommy July 9, 2004
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Matchstick Man

The matchstick man cheated the poor, old schmuck out of
50.000 dollars.
by J. Malik January 1, 2006
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