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A euphemism for douche bag, perfect for the work setting. The origin of this meaning most certainly came from a computer science setting, where the term "database" is thrown around so much it was eventually used as a derogatory term.
Boss: "So, what do you think of our new general manager?"
Me: "That guy's a real database."
Boss: "Yes, I suppose he does store a lot of information. (chuckles)"
database by Dave Berlin September 8, 2008

database error 

The continuation of ruining online forums by a large, inept corporation. By constant and unending database errors rendering the site almost useless.

See Dale'd.
They tried to kill CFOT in the Dale fiasco and it came up short, so now they are trying to run people off with database errors.
database error by darwal8817 March 4, 2009

database clusters 

The pathetic excuse tumblr used to justify the excruciatingly long period of time the site was down on 6-7/12/2010.

Commonly recognised in the phrase: "We're working quickly to recover from an issue in one of our database clusters. We're incredibly sorry for the inconvenience."
1: "How's you day been?"
2: "Refreshing"
1: "Why refreshing? Did you go for a swim? Have a shower? Sit under a waterfall?"
2: "No, I sat inside refreshing TUMBLR ALL DAY BECAUSE OF THE FCUKING DATABASE CLUSTERS"
database clusters by -katt December 6, 2010

Database Fatigue

Exhaustion related to the monotony and tediousness of working with or designing database applications. Side effects include sleepiness, boredom, numb legs, eye strain, and dislike of Keanu Reeves movies where computers seem interesting.
Ashley went home early after a long day of programming due to Database Fatigue.
Database Fatigue by Pleasant Man April 29, 2014

database frontend 

SQL administration and development frontend with graphical user interface, written completely in Java that runs on virtual machines supporting Java

Zaval Database; light and functional web-based front-end to any database accessable by JDBC drivers;
knoda is database frontend for Linux/KDE based on hk_classes and is released under the GNU General Public; this software is referred to as a generic database frontend, your database system is the backend database and the interface between the two is called the backend API consisting of a small number of function handlers and structure definitions
database frontend

Rekall is an open source database front end, in the style of Microsoft Access.

Database Normalisation 

EACH ATTRIBUTE SHOULD DEPEND ON
1 THE KEY
2 THE WHOLE KEY
3 NOTHING BUT THE KEY
SO HELP ME CODD!
Who up playing with they Database Normalisation?

Oh silly me, the steps for Database Normalisation are so easy to remember!
Database Normalisation by FLEMDOG February 1, 2024
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NYC people who migrate north to Quahog, RI to see the leaves in the fall.
New York and everyone from there can fornicate themselves with an iron stick.
leafers by ss++ February 8, 2005
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Respectfully 

Precedes or follows either a gratuitously disrespectful or honest remark, originated in New York City. Used in similar fashion to "no offense" or "to be honest," interchangeably.
Ya mans is wild buns, respectfully. Respectfully he's washed.

After school, The Modells on Jamaica Ave was active. Respectfully.
Respectfully by john quan the first December 20, 2020
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You met me at a very Chinese time in my life

A moment in time where you feel distinctly Chinese over all other things.
Dante: "I wish I could be Nigerian, but I can't because I'm Chinese. You met me at a very Chinese time in my life."
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Adjective. Used to describe persons who have adjusted or altered their lifestyle for environmental reasons. Crunchy persons tend to be politically strongly left-leaning and may be additionally but not exclusively categorized as vegetarians, vegans, eco-tarians, conservationists, environmentalists, neo-hippies, tree huggers, nature enthusiasts, etc.

Also used to describe establishments where alternative foods and products are sold, i.e. natural food stores.

Modified derivative of granola.
"I need more crunchy guys in my life. I'm so tired of dating preppy metrosexual assholes."

"I'm heading out to the crunchy store to pick up some fair trade chocolate and tea tree oil, do you need anything?"
crunchy by EBC July 11, 2007
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A group of people, typically women, searching through someone’s digital footprint in order to find more information about that person.
Susie wasn’t sure if her new Hinge match was a creep, so she assembled Galantir and they found out he used to post slurs on gaming forums.
Galantir by Ge-sus September 22, 2026
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