H2IK

Hell if I know!

The term originates from the title of Season 1, Episode 4 of the TV show Defying Gravity. As explained in the show, it can be used to appear as though you're giving a technical explanation when in fact you don't know. If someone familiar with the term hears it, it can be considered a request to help explain without embarrassing the original speaker.

Boss: Can you explain to me why the program isn't working?
Worker: It seems to be an H2IK issue.
Co-worker: Didn't you say earlier that it was the hard drive getting full that you thought was causing the H2IK issue?
Worker: Yeah, I was just going to double-check on that before I do anything else. Should be fixed in a few minutes.

H2IK by RobinHood70 September 11, 2009

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H2IK

Hell do I know, commonly used in an answer to signal a friend to help.

Teacher: "John, can you explain what Edison is famous for?"
John: "Well.....Edison was known for his use of the H2IK in his development of....."
Tim: -raises hand- "Teacher, didn't Edison use that to develop the lightbulb?"

H2IK by laxman12 August 17, 2009

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I mean I guess bro

a word of expression to when you give up on comprehending someone's words of ignorance, stupidity, absurdity or are too exhausted to formulate a proper response.

Commonly seen in TikTok comment sections in replies to lazy attempts at humor, overconfidentally incorrect statement, or an over-the-top comment or when someone completely misses the mark on something.

"actually... incorrect statement, hope this helps!"
"I mean I guess bro"

I mean I guess bro by clydedrewblood June 24, 2026

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abandonware

n. software that is no longer sold or supported by the original publisher / developer, often found as free downloads on the internet because it cannot be obtained elsewhere. Not legal, but often seen as morally acceptable because the company that made it is no longer selling the title, nor releasing it as freeware, therefore abandonware is "keeping the game alive", so to speak.

Doom II is not abandonware because id still sells it, while The Incredible Machine is not sold, therefore is abandonware.

abandonware by Spoom October 24, 2003

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Foot prisons

Socks. Annoying, sweat-causing, non-barefoot enducing, everyday socks.

The first thing I do when I take off my shoes, is rip off the foot prisons I had to wear inside them. That's why I prefer flip flops, even in winter!

Foot prisons by Jackalope Hunter December 13, 2022

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cornholio

Ruler of Lake Titicaca. Rumored to have a bunghole that gets very angry if it does not receive toilet paper. Cornholio the Great is often seen walking around with his shirt over his head and his hands in the air, chanting songs about his power, and his bunghole.

"I am Cornholio! You do not want to face the wrath of my bunghole, for I need TP!"
Butthead: Shut up, Beavis! (uh huh huh huh)
Beavis: Um, okay. (heh heh heh heh).

cornholio by AYB July 20, 2003

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mickey mousing

In a movie, when the music is syncronized perfectly with the action, just like a mickey mouse cartoon.

Mickey mousing is used in the shower scene of Psycho

mickey mousing by Freezing the Mainstream July 18, 2006

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