Absentee gear

Absentee gear is gear which looks good to a beginner who isn't familiar with a hobby yet, but is actually low quality.
The kind that a good role model (such as a present father figure) would prevent you from buying, as they'd tell you to do better.

Often, but not always, associated with "50 features in 1", gimmicks with little practical application, and cheaper materials.
Originates in the outdoor community, but is applicable for a broad range of hobbies.

Jeremy bought a survival axe from walmart with a built-in compass, survival whistle and magnifying glass. Unfortunately the handle was made from cheap plastic, so it broke within a week.

Had he had someone to show him what to look for instead, he'd not have fallen for such absentee gear.

by questionable_definitions February 22, 2026

Absentir

Faltar a clase deliberadamente.

Absentimos a clase. Ayer absentí a clase. Absentiré siempre.

by veronicauzumaki February 25, 2026

absa

a beautiful kind young lady that loves cookies. she's the best. even when she has a baddd day she still never shouts at anyone who is anyoing her.if you find an absa don't leave her.

"hey there is a girl over there in m&s that brought 10 cookies"
"I know it's absa

by odgreen2017 July 22, 2025

absa

a beautiful kind young lady that loves cookies. she's the best. even when she has a baddd day she still never shouts at anyone who is anyoing her .if you find an absa don't leave her.

"hey there is a girl over there in m&s that brought 10 cookies"
"I know it's absa

by odgreen2017 July 22, 2025

Abandonary

A town, city, or place that has been completely abandoned, devoid of inhabitants, activity, and maintenance; often left to decay.

After the mining industry collapsed, the entire valley became an abandonary.

by DnTay July 22, 2025

Abandon casualty minimization

I see now that trying to minimize causalities just gives the people at the top more time to stall.

Hym "So, abandon casualty minimization. It was a stupid idea to care more than the people making the decision to let those people die. So yeah. Abandon it completely."

by Hym Iam August 7, 2025

Absent School

A school that you go to whenever your regular school has a day off, and occasionally when you’re sick. It is mostly online

I’m attending absent school today since I don’t have school because of Election Day!

by mwehehrhehehe November 4, 2025