futile
I ran as fast as I could, but it was futile. The bus was too far away and the driver turned and drove off.
futile by happycookie August 4, 2011
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fruitless by megaguytwo April 28, 2006
well futile
Something that's good, a positive description of a thing. A reversed meaning, along the lines of 'bad', 'wicked', 'bum' etc.
Coined by Chris Morris in the popular UK TV show Nathan Barley.
Coined by Chris Morris in the popular UK TV show Nathan Barley.
well futile by Dan Ashcroft April 14, 2005
It's Futile!
A quote from Ultra Gogeta Blue when he activates his blast counter In Dragon Ball Legends. Mostly associated with the American Bald Eagle cry and Playboi Carti's Song "Cash Shit" guitar remix on earrape. It is usually followed up with "Hope you're ready!", which is what Gogeta Blue says when he uses his blue card that can be combed with the counter to deal damage to the opponent.
*Opponent uses a blast/blast type blue card while Gogeta's unique gauge is full*
Gogeta: "It's futile!"
Gogeta: "It's futile!"
It's Futile! by Mudada! July 30, 2023
resistance is futile
1. In Star Trek, part of the standard message used by the Borg when they encounter an alien race they intend to assimilate into their collective.
2. In other uses (such as gaming), uttered by somebody about to launch what they believe to be an all-out and unstoppable attack against an opponent with the intent of conquering/defeating them in one fell swoop. Only to be used if you want to announce your presence.
3. Also used by a victor just after having utterly crushed an opponent.
2. In other uses (such as gaming), uttered by somebody about to launch what they believe to be an all-out and unstoppable attack against an opponent with the intent of conquering/defeating them in one fell swoop. Only to be used if you want to announce your presence.
3. Also used by a victor just after having utterly crushed an opponent.
1. WE ARE THE BORG. LOWER YOUR SHIELDS AND SURRENDER YOUR SHIPS. WE WILL ADD YOUR BIOLOGICAL AND TECHNOLOGICAL DISTINCTIVENESS TO OUR OWN. YOUR CULTURE WILL ADAPT TO SERVICE US. RESISTANCE IS FUTILE.
2. Player 1: "Well, I've got your forces surrounded. You're going to die now. Resistance is futile"
Player 2: "Oh, we're boned"
3. Spoinkenstein just headshot Cheezsandwich for the 10th time in a row.
Spoinkenstein: Resistance is futile.
Cheezsandwich: "D'oh!"
2. Player 1: "Well, I've got your forces surrounded. You're going to die now. Resistance is futile"
Player 2: "Oh, we're boned"
3. Spoinkenstein just headshot Cheezsandwich for the 10th time in a row.
Spoinkenstein: Resistance is futile.
Cheezsandwich: "D'oh!"
resistance is futile by Neverpetaburningdog June 3, 2004
Frutiger Aero
Frutiger Aero is a consumer aesthetic which employs glass and "depth" effects, bright color palettes, smooth curved lines, and depictions of nature. It began from 2005-06 and was popularized by Windows Vista. It ended around 2011-13, during which flat design took over.
Frutiger aero also features prominently Dimentional design (depth) was also utilized in UIs with Frutiger Aero. Dimentional design itself is the use of effects such as highlights and drop shadows to replicate "3D", hence the name. Skeuomorphism on the other hand uses dimentional design in order to incorporate real-world items into UIs, such as a realistic trash can, or a wooden bookshelf.
Frutiger aero also features prominently Dimentional design (depth) was also utilized in UIs with Frutiger Aero. Dimentional design itself is the use of effects such as highlights and drop shadows to replicate "3D", hence the name. Skeuomorphism on the other hand uses dimentional design in order to incorporate real-world items into UIs, such as a realistic trash can, or a wooden bookshelf.
Frutiger Aero by Sweethomealapain May 6, 2023
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Boffin
British slang for a scientist or technical expert, esp . when the speaker is not certain of the expert’s specific field of study. Not necessarily derogatory, but typically used by persons without a technical background. In the US, the equivalent would be “egghead”, “squint”, or “geek.”
Origin of the word is unknown. Started sometime in World War 2. Given the typical evolution of British slang, could easily have started because what these experts did was confusing or “baffling” to the common person.
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Pee Calculus
When you have to pee in a movie but don’t want to miss anything, and must do the following mental equation: will the amount I have to pee cause enough discomfort to diminish my attention capacity for the remainder of the movie to an extent which is greater than the amount of the movie I would miss by making a mad dash to the restroom.
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Chad: Hey Brent I sent you the new backend API change to review, it’s only 100 files changed.
Brent: he just tossed me a slop grenade
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