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K.O.S. Insurance Company

Stands for "Kindness Of Strangers". Humorous term for just the "old as the hills" practice of merely soliciting the assistance of nearby fellow humans if you have an emergency, rather than paying big bucks for an emergency-assistance plan from an insurance provider. The Amish/Mennonite people are widely known for this "deep sense of community" way of doing things.
I try to always keep my vehicle in good shape and carry all the necessary tools/supplies that I'd likely need in my trunk, and so I don't bother subscribing to AAA's roadside-assistance plan; so far, the K.O.S. Insurance Company has always seen me through with the few emergencies that I've ever encountered while tootling around the countryside. And in fact, usually I am the one who has been the "assister" --- way more often than not, it is I who have come upon other motorists who have broken down for some reason (i.e, flat tire, empty tank, dead battery, overheated engine, etc.), and so I am often able to use my own equipment to get them "up and running again", "patch them up" enough to "limp back home" under their own steam, or tow their jalopy to the nearest service-garage.
by QuacksO July 4, 2019
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compatize

1. To make something compatible

2.A term that S2 Games, creator of Heroes of Newerth, invented when players attempt to load replays from an older version of the game.
Player: *looks through list of old replays*
Player: "Oh LOL I remember this one this replay was so epic!
Player: *click*

***Compatize***

Player: ...is that even a word?
by Transfat October 1, 2011
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compatibility

the measure of alikeness between two people
Fred: name a subject at school... 3..2..1....
Britney and Clare: simultaneously biology
Fred: geez you guys are compatible to the max, you performed exceedingly well on the compatibility test
by ferniii May 3, 2017
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combat wings

Extended labia due to many years of effort and abuse, that, when splayed, resemble fleshy tissue wings.
Dude, I hooked up with her mom last night and you should have seen the combat wings! It was like a flying squirrel!
by Pseusie December 23, 2009
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comatize

The act of teaching students into a sleep state. To teach without engagement or retention.
She was such a stand and deliver teacher, that she comatized her students.
by jaegerma February 21, 2011
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Companion Animal

An animal that a human keeps as a companion; pet. This phrase is popular among animal rights activists who find the idea of owning a pet to be exploitative.
My neighbor offered to care for my companion animals while I'm out of town next week.
by FilmFanatic August 25, 2013
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Commatose

Commatose refers to the state or condition of a Communication student who chooses sleeping so sound over doing school requirements that keep on piling up while she/he is asleep.
Person 1: You had your long weekend to accomplish your stuff, but what did you do?

Person 2: I was in Commatose. I did nothing. I'm gonna procrastinate later.
by tiredaf_slsu June 7, 2021
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