Different kettle of fish

a completely different type of person or thing from the one previously mentioned.

"the new office is a rather different kettle of fish"

by Arminkshipper April 20, 2025

Differential Systems

Systems described by differential equations—equations that relate rates of change to current states. Differential Systems are the mathematics of continuous change, of processes that unfold smoothly over time. They're used to model everything from planetary motion to population dynamics to chemical reactions. Differential Systems assume continuity, smoothness, predictability—assumptions that hold in some domains but fail in others. They're the tools of classical physics, of engineering, of any domain where change is gradual and causes are proportional. Understanding Differential Systems is understanding a certain kind of world: smooth, predictable, governable.

Example: "His model used differential equations to predict population growth. It worked beautifully—until the population hit a threshold and crashed. Differential Systems assumed smooth change; reality had a discontinuity. The model was perfect and useless. He needed tools that could handle jumps, not just smooth curves."

by Dumu The Void March 7, 2026

ten different types of crinkally

when some takes your research paper and crinkles it up right before you have to turn it in

why did you do that now my papers ten different types of crinkally and im goin to get an F bitch

by reptar JESUS April 8, 2009

lead differential

The awkward situation faced by many dog walkers crossing paths when one is on a lead, the other isnt (although many variants are possible with more than one dog per owner.)

The dog owner who has not put their dog on a lead is worried that the owner who has put their dog on a lead is cosidering them to not be in adequate control of their animal.

Likewise the owner who has their dog on a lead may feel they are not giving the dog enough freedom.

Normally resolves itself in one of 3 ways.

1. The non leaded dog owner says 'He's friendly' and the comment is confirmed by the dogs behaviour.

2. The non leaded dog annoys the leaded dog, the leaded dog owner expressed disapproval and apologies are made usually ('Hes normally SOOOOOO friendly!')

3. The owner of the non leaded dog puts their dog on a lead.

-To dog, as if it can understand, while putting lead on it.-

'Sorry mate. Lead differential!'

by mids99 September 1, 2009

Extreme Differentiator

A person who goes to great lengths to stand out and gain attention.

When a person, who has difficulty receiving positive attention due to their dull personality or unattractive appearance, does something stupid or ridiculous in order to gain attention.

When an unattractive girl dyes her hair bright pink.
When a fat guy walks around making cat noises.

"That guy acts/looks like an idiot, he's such an extreme differentiator."

by Dictionary Connoisseur December 18, 2012

Tuck Differential

this is the amount of a buttoned down shirt material that is tucked in on one half of the radial torso versus the amount untucked on the other half.

Holy sh*t! He must have a button undone to have that kind of Tuck Differential!!

by norminat0r February 25, 2013

wig differentiation

When managers, leaders, or speakers use an atypical method to draw attention to themselves, their message, or their personal brand. This can be a effective method when the intended message is received and reinforced. It may also fail if the presenter does not have a firm grasp on how humans learn and retain information. Either way, it's usually very entertaining.

My boss is into making sure our Team is fully engaged and learning about what matters. From what I saw at his last presentation, he's killing it using wig differentiation.

by Julia Naiad August 31, 2017