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

valter rage

When Valter is playing a game and gets so angry he quits

Wow, Valter was so pissed off by that game he got so angry he quit, classic Valter rage.

by DerekPC March 24, 2018

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

Pole vaulter

A pole vaulter is a woman who uses sex to climb the corporate ladder.

Person 1: "this new girl is pretty hot"
Person 2: "you're not the only one that thinks so...apparently she's already fucking the boss"
Person 1: "wow, not even working here a week and already banging the boss...what a pole vaulter"

by Little donkey April 23, 2014