Gorbopulon

(noun) Slang for someone who has declared a major in or actively studies physics (or physics/mathematics). Typically used by applied physicists to describe pure experimental/theoretical physicists and their work, which is usually indecipherable by those outside the field.

Physicist 1: ... and that's why I think the hybridization of terahertz phonon-magnons for spin-wave excitation is going to make us rich
Applied Physicist: dude you're such a gorbopulon, we are NOT getting funding next cycle

by erasmusss December 21, 2025