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Tool-Problem Ratio ("TPR") 

Also known as the Aargh Quotient, the Tool-Problem Ratio (“TPR”) is a DIY term expressing the relationship between a physical problem to be fixed and the tool available for the task. A 1:1 ratio reflects that the tool is perfect for the job -- e.g., when a nail clipper is available to trim a toenail, the TPR is 1:1. Ratios of greater than 1:1 indicate that the tool available is excessive relative to the job: a chainsaw generates a ratio of, say, 200:1 for toenail trimming. Ratios of less than 1:1 indicate that the tool at hand is inadequate for the task: a toenail clipper produces a ratio of, say, 1:1000 for cutting down a Christmas tree. Depending on the TPR, responsive behaviors may range from mild (swearing, sighing disgustedly), to driving to the hardware store, to breaking the workpiece or the tool violently.
Faced with a Tool-Problem Ratio ("TPR") of about 1:10 when his flat-blade screwdriver was too big to loosen the Phillips-head screw on his range vent, Bob intoned “Jesus H. Christ” under his breath and motored off to Home Depot.
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mullet ratio

Percent of chance that some chick is a lesbian.(The mullet is a popular lezbo hairdo for the bull-dykey types.)
"Check out that woman driving the big rig! I bet her mullet ratio is a good 98%!"
mullet ratio by Crazy John April 18, 2006
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S:K Ratio 

sock to knob ratio, days out of the week that you're unable to sleep in your dorm because your roommate is having sex in your bed, often indicated by a sock on the doorknob.
"Hey, pat, you look tired, what's up?"
"my roommate's giving me a 4:7 s:k ratio"
"ouch dude"
S:K Ratio by Fuzzy Kittens December 24, 2008

Fizz ratio

The ratio of carbonated water to the syrup in a drink. If the ratio of carbonation to syrup is high then there is less flavor.
Rahm (to new guy): Is that what I asked for? If you waste my time, you waste the people's time.

New guy (aside to Rahm's assistant): It's just a Diet Coke.

Rahm's assistant: No way. The fizz ratio in McD's Diet Coke is perfect-soft on the bubbles. It's exactly the way Uncle Barry likes it.
Fizz ratio by jackwayd November 20, 2009

Asspect Ratio 

The ratio of tits to ass on a woman, with the optimal ratio being 1/3 tits to 2/3 ass.
Brielle has a nice asspect ratio.

Dick To Chick Ratio 

The ratio of guys to girls at any place.
Man, Simons dick to chick ratio is like 30.

Wow Bobs dick to chick ratio is negative 5.
Dick To Chick Ratio by BA_O_DA_ DAY September 30, 2010

pixel ratio lockout  

The number of pixels of your face that must be reached before you can be tagged on Facebook
Pixel Ratio Lockout - When you are tagged on facebook but it is like only your ear and you shouldn't be tagged this is a function that should exist, the function would be "pixel ratio lockout!".
pixel ratio lockout by corublo October 17, 2008