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Bandwagon-engineering

A method an engineer uses to execute an idea with no science or facts. Typically used in corporate world by engineers who speak with great confidence.
Method steps -
1. Gather a bunch of charts from online
2. Deductively link a path through the data that seems smart but never uses scientific fact
3. Get as many people on board with your philosophical concept
4. Come back with your people to beat down any and intimidate any one who does not agree with your idea that uses data and equations
5. If you are new to the company say you don't know how the people before you came up with it.

6. Plan ahead for the presentation to strongly shut up anyone who may start to point out facts by stating "We can go on for a long time in great detail about that, but that's for another time" or say "There is so much to that discussion we need to put together a presentation for another date to address that"
-The customer has come to us with a valid complaint that our products are defective by design. Any engineer in this company can clearly see that. As engineering 101 information was ignored in the design. We will just gather a team to bandwagon-engineering the customer with information.

-I don't know what I am doing with engineering so I am going to bandwagon-engineer my idea to management.
by de14532 August 23, 2012
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engine run on

The continual oozing of fecal matter after a bowel movement. Often leaves an oily residue in ones under garments.

The results of an overly relaxed or impaired sphincter.
Dr. Gus had engine run on so may patient complaints were filed about having been on the receiving end of the stench.
by TizzyG September 12, 2016
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Napkin Engineering

The use of a napkin to illustrate, design, invent, or otherwise explain some kind of engineering topic, theory, process, or equipment.

Envelopes, hands, and other generally small pieces of paper can be substituted.
Aristotle- How was the napkin ring invented?

Plato- I drew it on the back of a napkin.

Aristotle- Oh, napkin engineering. Toss the fris!
by Kbehcon February 3, 2010
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softboi engineer

An atypical software engineer, who doesn't identify with the leetcode grind, goes on tinder dates and does things outside of being a techies.
boy: ya I do yoga and tarot cards. I don't wanna talk about my tech job.
girl: you're a softboi engineer
by tres_brando May 13, 2022
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Fantasy Engineering

Working on a pretend project with impractical goals, imaginary requirements, unachievable expectations.
My current assignment is fantasy engineering, we're making green biofuel out of unicorn manure.
by SequoiaMan December 4, 2009
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Lee Engineering

Something that is engineered in a way that frustrates people normally made by a guy named Paul.
"Yo, you hear about that bridge that fell?"
"Yeah, that was some Lee Engineering"
by GerAldwah December 17, 2020
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dictional engineer

one who invents words
By inventing the word "dictional engineer," I am a dictional engineer.
by slickmoose2241 April 26, 2015
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