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human factors

The study of human interaction with technology/machines. Synonym to ergonomics.
The guy who designed my fucked up office chair really could have used a course in human factors engineering!
by lemonMouse January 26, 2004
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Townie Factor

Townie Factor or "TF" is the onerous attributes belonging to a townie.
The townie factor is usually a combination of certain attributes but not limited to such combinations:
1. Being Sketchy
2. Displaying social ineptitude towards normal people but not towards dirty non-normal people.
3. Being Dirty
4. Invoking disgust and discomfort towards others.
5. Possessing the worst and sketchiest qualities of an urban dweller.
The townie as a negative attribute refers to the worst attributes possessed by characters belonging to a town. The townie factor is the qualities of the townie. They are usually unshaven, ungroomed, smelly from not taking a shower, has put no effort into taking care of their health or hygiene. They may also seem rather strange and difficult to appreciate.
That sketchy dirty old man walking on the other side of the street in this urban slump has townie factor (tf).
by Nick Valdory April 19, 2008
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The Farris Factor

A true miracle of the world, one of God's own proto-types.

See: Scott, Batman, Jesus, Daddy Scott

1. Incredibly good looking. Usually found surrounded by a group of girls but can sometimes be found laying back and reading a book. Always there when you need someone to talk and can easily make you laugh. Friends always come first.

2. Possibly, and most likely the most amazing guy you will ever meet. He is passionate, caring, funny, thoughtful, extremely handsome, and overly energetic! Always horny, but does not think with his overly huge wang.

3. Is extremely intelligent, funny, kind, and always there for you. He usually has a plan to do something to better the world, but spends a great amount of time playing CAPTAIN-SAVE-A-HO. Liked by a lot of people and is very,very attractive.
Girl one: Gee last night guess who i hung around?

Girl two: Duh girl I already know everyone was hanging around The Farris Factor, he has a great personality.
by Quick Girl September 15, 2011
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Partyability Factor

A characteristic or variable by which a person or thing are perceived to contribute positively to a situation or occurrence, generally to the point that a party may spontaneously break out, or die, simply due to the very presence of the person or thing itself.

If something has a high Partyability Factor, generally it will make any situation better. If something has a low partyability factor, it will likely be detrimental.

Small pockets of high octane Canadians are known to judge most things and people by their partyability factor, ridding themselves of all low-partyability possessions. Some have been known to end relationships, even marriages, due to a low partyability factor.
High Partyability Factor: Double vodka Red-Bull.

Low Partyability Factor: When a woman kicks a guy in the nuts.

High Partyability Factor: Menage a trois.

Low Partyability Factor: Decaffeinated Coffee.
by wAXtonPOTson February 26, 2010
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Jolly Factor

The happiness level of a party or person based on the amount of drinks they've had.
Did you see how high the jolly factor went after Donny found the liqueur cabinet?

Haha look at that guy, he's wasted.
Ya, his jolly factor's out the window right now.
by Turlook September 19, 2009
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Haggis Factor

A hidden cost factor used by any scottish person who owns a business.
Mr. MacKay buys product at a certain price and marks it up using a haggis factor to overinflate the cost.
by hfactor October 12, 2009
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cougar factor

A measurement of the potential an older woman has for cougar-like behavior. This can increase with age as a woman reaches cougar status.
"Thanks for coming to this bar with me tonight, this really decreases my cougar factor." Older woman to younger woman.
by sabine3212 July 27, 2010
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