Igon Value Problem

"the Igon Value Problem: when a writer’s education on a topic consists in interviewing an expert, he is apt to offer generalizations that are banal, obtuse or flat wrong" (Steven Pinker, NY Times 11/7/2009).

Pinker coined the term in his review of a Malcolm Gladwell book. Gladwell had quoted an expert speaking about an “igon value” -- the correct term is eigenvalue, a basic concept in linear algebra.

Gladwell's "Blink" is basically a worthless book because of the Igon Value Problem.

by JLG6000 November 18, 2009

Great Value

Usually referring to someone being a really bad impersonation of an iconic figure. The term "Great Value" being used before someone else's name references the ever-so-famous Wal-Mart brand that tends to rip-off other product brands, but with less quality and also a cheaper cost too, so calling someone a Great Value version of something else is pretty much a diss or insult to them.

I cringed so hard when Great Value nigahiga did a roast video.

by bitstripslang December 3, 2016

family values

An abstract concept that is often made reference to by fundementalist fuckmuppets as a way to condemn working mothers, gay people, single parents, sex education, and anything else that wasn't on "Leave In To Beaver".

by Cimmerian Southpaw October 9, 2003

value village

Thrift store. A place to find cheap, awesome clothes...

I got a pretty swank batman shirt at value village for two dollars :)

by captain nutsack September 25, 2005

Effort Value

Attributes which give bonuses to a Pokémon's stats and improve differently depending which Pokémon they defeat. These bonuses, in the form of effort points, are gained in addition to bonuses gained by increasing level. Pokemon who are candied do not receive these bonuses, making them weaker than those leveled by battling.

Trainer 1: I worked really hard, but my Charizard's speed Effort Value is still low!

Trainer 2: That's because Charizard's base speed is already low. It's attack should be higher, but it's nature can affect it's stats, too.

by PokéfanTeej20 August 15, 2010

high tog value

another word for fat people, the higher the tog value , the fatter the person

desperate guy in a night club just before close.
guy 1 "man the heatings gone in my gaff, gonna have to find a special lady"
guy 2 "fat chick"
guy 1 " i prefer the term a lady with a high tog value !!"

by ginger momo January 15, 2010

shock value

The only value in filthy, disgusting, violent, or obscene materials in the media (television shows, movies, online forums, etc.). Ironically, these things have become so common that even the shock value is gone, leaving their existence pointless and the masses desensitised (or disgusted).

The reason half the definitions on UD exist.

You can't show that on television! Oh, wait, nevermind.

by Lady Chevalier May 14, 2005