A phrase used in an attempt to modify sweeping generalization into inductive argument by reducing the circumstances under which the generality might be considered false, given the semantics of averaging.
On average, goods that cost more energy to produce are better than goods that cost less energy to produce. You know, like a steak versus a salad. Or a Rolex versus a Timex. They're just better - I'm just saying - on average.
by Jethro T. October 12, 2010
by teach4food January 22, 2008
Sally: Did you shack up last night?
Joanna: Yes, at Charlie's.
Sally: Well...how was it??!!
Joanna: Eh, average.
Joanna: Yes, at Charlie's.
Sally: Well...how was it??!!
Joanna: Eh, average.
by Annie May June 20, 2005
The weight grouping choice favored by fat girls at online dating sites. If she chooses "a few extra pounds", bring a harpoon and/or tranq rifle. Same with "ghetto booty".
Holy hell. U.D. has been up this long and nobody submitted a definition for "average"?
Holy hell. U.D. has been up this long and nobody submitted a definition for "average"?
Levi: WTF? There's no pics on this chick's profile.
Nate: What's her weight entry say?
Levi: Average. Profile says she's "curvy".
Nate: Means she's average in American terms, not French. Her curves are rolls.
Feminist from the woodwork: It's what's inside that counts!
Fat Goth Girl: Fat girls need love too!
Nate: *shotgun fires four times, once each and then once each to make sure* Not from me; and a tranny once told me the same thing about the inside.
Levi: You only get what you give. Get back in your badgerhole, ya bitch.
Nate: What's her weight entry say?
Levi: Average. Profile says she's "curvy".
Nate: Means she's average in American terms, not French. Her curves are rolls.
Feminist from the woodwork: It's what's inside that counts!
Fat Goth Girl: Fat girls need love too!
Nate: *shotgun fires four times, once each and then once each to make sure* Not from me; and a tranny once told me the same thing about the inside.
Levi: You only get what you give. Get back in your badgerhole, ya bitch.
by Derek Peavey May 30, 2006
Fat. Term used by just about every fat chick who ever placed a personals ad. Since the AVERAGE size for women is a size 14, fatties rejoyce in glee when they can use this instead of BBW.
by xzybit February 17, 2005
Formally, "average" refers to one of two measures of a data set:
The data set's mean: sum all the items in the data set and divide by the number of items summed. If three children have heights of 2 feet, 3 feet, and 5 feet, then their mean height is 3 and 1/3 feet.
Imagine an extra-long yardstick. Now let's say we hang bowling balls of equal weight from the yardstick at the 2-foot mark, the 3-foot mark, and the 5-foot mark. Assuming the bowling balls don't all slide off, the yardstick should balance if it's held near the 3 and 1/3 foot mark. This is a general observation about the mean that might be helpful if you're wondering what to think of it.
The data set's median, or its middle item. If three children have heights of 2 feet, 3 feet, and 5 feet, then their median height is 3 feet. Statisticians disagree on how the median is defined with respect to a data set with an even number of elements.
It's really quite unfortunate the way "average" has come to mean two things. I strongly recommend the use of "mean" or "median" if you know what the fuck you're talking about.
Informally, the word "average" is even more misused. I can accept sentences like "The average adult watches 4.5 hours of television a day," even though they're technically incorrect--a little rhetorical flourish is fine. But the commonly accepted meaning of "average" is certainly **not** "just under par", as some Urban Dictionary users seem to use it.
The data set's mean: sum all the items in the data set and divide by the number of items summed. If three children have heights of 2 feet, 3 feet, and 5 feet, then their mean height is 3 and 1/3 feet.
Imagine an extra-long yardstick. Now let's say we hang bowling balls of equal weight from the yardstick at the 2-foot mark, the 3-foot mark, and the 5-foot mark. Assuming the bowling balls don't all slide off, the yardstick should balance if it's held near the 3 and 1/3 foot mark. This is a general observation about the mean that might be helpful if you're wondering what to think of it.
The data set's median, or its middle item. If three children have heights of 2 feet, 3 feet, and 5 feet, then their median height is 3 feet. Statisticians disagree on how the median is defined with respect to a data set with an even number of elements.
It's really quite unfortunate the way "average" has come to mean two things. I strongly recommend the use of "mean" or "median" if you know what the fuck you're talking about.
Informally, the word "average" is even more misused. I can accept sentences like "The average adult watches 4.5 hours of television a day," even though they're technically incorrect--a little rhetorical flourish is fine. But the commonly accepted meaning of "average" is certainly **not** "just under par", as some Urban Dictionary users seem to use it.
by "better geeky than stupid" May 4, 2009
adj
Term used in solemn, resigned existential angst by a man or woman to describe something that was so horrible and painful that they couldn't possibly stand to relive it.
Term used in solemn, resigned existential angst by a man or woman to describe something that was so horrible and painful that they couldn't possibly stand to relive it.
by The Governor July 23, 2004