authentification

1. Describes an authentication process which is not working (hence the 'f' in the word).
2. A word used by a manager when they cannot pronounce 'authentication'.

Examples:
1. Damn! I just logged onto the system with no password. Now that's authentification!
2. This year the company will be focusing on authentification itself.

by The employee August 13, 2010

authentic African cuisine

fried chicken

I was at Popeyes dining on some authentic African cuisine.

by willmyster April 21, 2011

authenticious

Bostonian alternative to the word authentic.

Hey Maahhrk, you're an idiot if you really think Obama's birth certificate isn't fuckin authenticious.

by Bernice Darunia June 9, 2011

authentipocalypse

A poorly thought out term primarily for mainstream media to cause a bukkake of fear over a cyber security vulnerability in which they do not understand or have the skillset to comprehend.

Did you hear about the authentipocalypse, all my shit is vulnerable

by hexxenbiest January 15, 2020

Atzendose

Another even cooler word for the female genital part

In germany we say: "Meine Atzendose muss ganz dringend gefüllt werden" and i think that's beautiful.

by SpeedPete November 29, 2021

Vans Authentics

Some of the flyest Vans shoes available. Looks good with shorts and jeans(slim fit or baggy, but way better with slim fit jeans. Good for skating but even better for casual wear. They are part of the Vans classics.

Jon:"Those are some fly sneakers, are those Vans Authentics?"

Jimmy:"Yep, best shoes i've ever owned"

by $-$ AUDI $-$ February 11, 2008

authentic

1. adjective to describe an experience as a reality outside of a classroom, movie, or book.

2. adjective to describe being true to your own nature in the face of pressures to conform to local norms. Usually meaning a life that rejects modern expectations.

1. Taking students to the homeless shelter provided an authentic learning experience.

2. Joe gave up the rat race to lead an authentic life.

by Brent Thompson December 7, 2005