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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Brady factor

When you inflict doubt in an opponent during a critical moment.
Dude, its the Brady Factor. They just lost the game.
by Urbanbrewhahaha January 21, 2018
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Hughy factor

causing a process to take longer than reasonably expected
the delivery took 8 weeks longer than expected due to the hughy factor
by Rumya March 17, 2017
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shamil factor

It’s the satanic force of extreme time pressures and unrealistic deadlines which is a part of most non-govt jobs. It’s impact is most observable in professionals working in the accounting and finance fields. It is known to cause chronic stress, anxiety, heart attacks and even cancer!
Sally is currently stressed due to the impact of the Shamil factor due to the workload as a result of the financial year end coming up!
by UniqueInnovator June 20, 2022
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Gyte’s Factor

A multiplication factor used to calculate how long someone with a ‘delicate posterior’ takes to have a shit. (Approximately 3.5-4.0)

Often taking obscene lengths of time for the most un-noteworthy of bowel movements, thus delaying countless trips, activities and functions.
George: How long has Danny been away shitting? Surely he can’t take this long.

Josh: I know it should only be 10-15 minutes.

Jack: Have you applied Gyte’s Factor? That would take it to at least 30 minutes.
by x427 May 26, 2022
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