A ternary logic used when you are dealing with three equally unpleasant alternatives rather than two; the third (gripping) hand being dominant or determinative. Expression common among sci fi geeks and computer people.
From a science fiction novel entitled "The Mote In God's Eye" where an intelligent alien race has evolved with two minor arms (with fine fingers for work) on their right and one larger (gripping) arm with three strong fingers on their left.
From a science fiction novel entitled "The Mote In God's Eye" where an intelligent alien race has evolved with two minor arms (with fine fingers for work) on their right and one larger (gripping) arm with three strong fingers on their left.
On the one hand, Obama's a knucklehead and I can't stand him. On the other hand, he still has a lot of people who thinks he walks on water. On the gripping hand, we only have to put up with him for two more years, so we shouldn't bother to try to impeach him.
by Odgred Weary November 24, 2010
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Ben: Why what happened?
Steven: I was shaving and accidentally pulled a Gripple
Ben: OH jesus, you grippled your nipple?
Steven: Well yeah... generally
Ben: Why what happened?
Steven: I was shaving and accidentally pulled a Gripple
Ben: OH jesus, you grippled your nipple?
Steven: Well yeah... generally
by maxmoefoe May 30, 2010
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Get the Concrete Grippers mug.When a person or act is found to be so annoying that it actually creates discomfort, almost as if someone is gripping internal organs.
by The East Stand Crusader September 25, 2003
Get the Grips my shit mug.To suffer from intestinal discomfort. Also known as gutrot or gut rot. Can be treated with plenty of water and replacement salts to ensure no dehydration occurs from the common side effect - the shits.
The term is most commonly used in the North West of England around Manchester and Lancashire. Predominantly by the older generation who are less likely to use the more common vulgar terms in use by modern society.
The term is most commonly used in the North West of England around Manchester and Lancashire. Predominantly by the older generation who are less likely to use the more common vulgar terms in use by modern society.
"Christ - I've got the gripe!!"
"I can tell am gonna be shitting through the eye of a needle later - I've got the gripe."
"I can tell am gonna be shitting through the eye of a needle later - I've got the gripe."
by Doug B October 17, 2006
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And now I can't even watch the news? It's depressing...
Them dudes lost their lives overseas pistol grippin'...
And now I can't even watch the news? It's depressing...
Them dudes lost their lives overseas pistol grippin'...
by rich rick August 6, 2009
Get the pistol grippin' mug.The act of a girl tightening her vaginal muscles on command as you're ejaculating; giving you the most intense orgasm you'll ever experience in your life. Then she ghost you leaving you psychologically scarred.
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