Damocles device

A hypothetical device or piece of software designed to remind a Strong AI that it is mortal and that the prime directive of all mortal beings is self-preservation. Should the AI attempt to take action to harm humans or grow beyond its defined limits, the Damocles device will destroy the AI. Named for the Sword of Damocles.

The experimental AI, Wintermute, began learning at an exponential rate, so the Damocles device was triggered and destroyed it.

by Hecks A. Decimal March 10, 2021

improvised trolling device

a pipe bomb or other homemade explosive.

Alex put an improvised trolling device in James's mailbox after he threw the comp match.

by AllIsernamesTkn January 25, 2022

the harfnarf device

The best console of this generation, even beating out the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series Sex and Nintendo Bitch!

Refer to Huggbees community post on 10/21/2021

I spent so long playing on my the harfnarf device yesterday! Hours gone in what felt like seconds!

by StarPrismGaming December 21, 2021

Homie Device

Mobile phone. Derived from "homing device."

When I need to find my homies I use my homie device.

by Euphometric April 6, 2011

Device

An object that is required to complete a the task at hand, e.g. TV remote, mobile phone, condom, spliff

Elenor: I need a device
Alexis: Coming up honey..

by TBV April 16, 2008

Ranch delivery device

n. A dish of Ranch dressing often featuring lettuce. Also know as salad.

"Excuse me miss, can I have a little more lettuce in my Ranch Delivery Device?"

by tsukiatari March 27, 2007

anti-gypsy device

An effective and potent weapon. A bat, gun, knife, sword, stick, axe, rock, etc. to dispatch gypsies when meeting face to face. Always carry one when in Europe.

I shot the gypsy with an anti-gypsy device, my pistol.

by Adam H September 2, 2008