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dissertate
Refers to the process of researching and writing a dissertation. Used in place of similar descriptors, such as writing or studying, in order to emphasize the great scope and magnitude of the work taking place. Often used by graduate students to describe their work schedule.
Clarissa said she cannot attend the party because she needs to dissertate. For years it seems the only thing she has done is dissertate, and yet she still hasn't finished her PhD.
dissertate by ldowning August 11, 2009
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Dissertating
Dissertating by Groovy9113 October 1, 2009
Dickstart
Dicksentials
Kiara: “Omg Tonya I don’t feel so good.. I think it’s time to hit up the ex and fully implement the dick recycling strategy!”
Tonya: “Well yeah girl you know we can’t survive without the DICKSENTIALS! Cali already in a drought! Get that vitamin D gurl!”
Tonya: “Well yeah girl you know we can’t survive without the DICKSENTIALS! Cali already in a drought! Get that vitamin D gurl!”
Dicksentials by Wolfany August 10, 2018
Dissertation
(Teacher/Professor): Hey it would be an awsome April Fool's joke if we got them (students) to write 5000-15000 words on something completely pointless and make it worth half of their end result!
Other teacher/professor: yeah! omg that would be amazing let's call it a DISSERTATION...that'll get 'em
Then before you know it it becomes a compulsory aspect of your grade/degree
Other teacher/professor: yeah! omg that would be amazing let's call it a DISSERTATION...that'll get 'em
Then before you know it it becomes a compulsory aspect of your grade/degree
Dissertation by onlymejustme April 2, 2009
Dickster
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