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Sneaky Math Problem 

Any math equation that has no obvious answer at first glance. Will usually take some looking at/time to solve.
Teacher: BILLY! What is the answer to this problem! Be careful, this ones a Sneaky Math Problem.

Billy: Uhhhh...

problematised 

i was talking to that problematised girl again earlier
problematised by Wesley Wood October 9, 2008

I think that's a you problem.

Person 1: why the fuck did you kill my dog!!!??
Person 2: I think that's a you problem.

problemets 

small, little annoying problems that won't go away.
There are so many Problemets in my life right now!
problemets by Rosie H. October 26, 2007

Problemeur 

A person who creates enterprises and businesses to solve problems.
The Kaufmann Foundation is hoping to facilitate the growth of more problemeurs in the decade ahead with it's Find A Problem; Change the World grant campaign.
Problemeur by InspireYOU October 27, 2009

Problem-tunity 

An opportunity can lie within a problem. Problem solving can have a very positive and unexpected outcome.

TURN A PROBLEM INTO AN OPPORTUNITY, resulting in improvement or advancement. A PROBLEM IS REALLY AN OPPORTUNITY. It's like the saying, "The solution lies within the problem." A person shouldn't fear, neglect, or ignore problems because the very ACT of addressing them can open new doors and allow one to grow.
Example #1
Someone at a business meeting is complaining about mistakes made by the receptionist when taking down messages. The problem-tunity here is to take some positive action: perhaps submit some protocal that can be used as a company model and/or part of training. It would take the complainer and turn them into a positive employee in the eyes of management.

Example #2
A Bully at school is trying to con a Kid out of lunch money. The Kid usually hides or goes out of their way to avoid the Bully. Problem = Bully focusing on the Kid and creating shame or embarassment. Opportunity = Kid using the attention from the Bully creatively to befriend them and become allies.