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hewlett packard

A phrase in cockney rhyming slang that denotes furniture which is lacquered. Such a quality is desirable for cocaine users as it makes sniffing less strenuous.
Johnny: that table is hewlett packard
by C Milroy May 9, 2006
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by penelopepurple August 19, 2010
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hetletved

Small guy who passes terrible gas. CPA nerd born with congenital micro penis.
I thought my farts stunk. That guy is a real Hetletved
by 58428 February 26, 2018
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hetetigro

A Heterosexual male, with the tendencies of both a tiger and a black man.
He's more of a hetetigro than I'll ever be, he can make smores on his chest
by fentonspriggs December 15, 2010
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Hewlett

where rich bitches live with there hot boyfriend. you can walk anywhere there. they use ubers everywhere, you can go to school on weekends.
wow,hewletts so lit
by sash245 May 5, 2018
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hethetis

A name that doesn’t define both girl and boy, but usually just an alien . That’s right. Alien!
Boy1 : where’s Hethetis?
Girl1 : oh, that weird alien girl?
Boy1 : Mhm
by Adveka Hethetis August 9, 2022
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Hewlett's Law

Hewlett's Law:

A phenomenon that describes the tendency of innovative tech giants to eventually lose their edge and resort to manufacturing printers as a means of sustaining their business. The term is named after Hewlett-Packard (HP), one of the earliest and most innovative companies in the tech industry, which eventually became known primarily for its printers.

As companies grow and become more established, they often become more risk-averse and less focused on innovation. This can lead to a decline in their ability to stay ahead of the curve and adapt to changing market conditions. Eventually, these companies may find themselves struggling to remain relevant and profitable, and may turn to more reliable revenue streams like printer manufacturing.

Hewlett's Law serves as a cautionary tale for tech companies, reminding them of the importance of maintaining a culture of innovation and staying ahead of the curve in order to avoid becoming irrelevant and relegated to manufacturing products that are seen as commodities.
The fact that Xerox's name has become synonymous with copiers and printers is a testament to the power of Hewlett's Law and its ability to transform even the most innovative companies.
by Raul Terra April 26, 2023
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