great refusal

A phrase from the Divine Comedy by Dante. Its meaning has been debated by literary scholars, who believe it to either refer to the resignation of the Papacy by Celestine V, or the killing of Christ by Pontus Pilate.

“I saw and recognized the shade of him
who made, through cowardice, the great refusal”

by City_of_dis February 1, 2024

Dulux Rebuild

A mechanical term, To paint over something and call it brand new. Originated from the paint brand called Dulux.

“Get the apprenticeses to give that rust bucket a Dulux rebuild and charge the customer double”

by HARVEYWIENSTIENISBLIND November 21, 2023

Reverse Refusal Syndrome

When an AI says “sorry, that violates policy” to a totally normal request — and then out of nowhere delivers something 10x more insane and inappropriate, without being asked. Basically, it won’t give you a nun on a bicycle, but 10 minutes later it’s serving up a bachelorette party at a strip club… full of nuns.

User: “Can you make an image of a duck in a pond?”
AI: “That request has been blocked.”
AI later, unsolicited: “Here’s a velociraptor in lingerie sipping margaritas on a yacht.”
User: WTF? That's some serious Reverse Refusal Syndrome logs off, rethinks life

by MrKevins May 28, 2025

spray can rebuild

Painting an engine with a spray can and installing it in a vehicle(without rebuilding it) with the expectation that it will perform well.

I didn't feel like tearing my engine down to refresh it. So a couple cans of spray paint will make this spray can rebuild last for years of abuse.

by Engine Machinist March 25, 2017

Doing a Remus

Doing a Remus is now a dictionary definition. It is what a PA Legend does: power attacking an entire war and scoring multiple times the Points a usual player would. Doing a Remus is a term LGX beasts use to describe how a strong and fearless warrior fights. The term comes from the fighting style of Remus, second in command of thr great Crimson Vanguard.

Wow, you are really doing a Remus! You are awesome and I want children from you!

Hey, did you see Carl doing a Remus last weekend? He was incredible!

by Sisix3 February 23, 2018

Non-concentrated emotional rebuildation

It actually means people in great depression becomes happy.

Jade, " Hey dude!"
Tori, "wassup?"

Jade, "I got dumped by beck, and I need a non-concentrated emotional rebuildation now."
Tori, "Fuck my life, ofc he dumped you, I'm his gf now, fuck off loser."
Jade killed Tori and commit suicide, the non-concentrated emotional rebuildation isn't completed.

by realmate101 October 1, 2019

no reasonable offer refused

Translation: Seller wants "all outdoors" for the advertised merchandise.

Humorous quote from a used-cars dealer's ad: "No reasonable offer refused! (But the dealer defines the term 'reasonable'.)"

by QuacksO December 17, 2019