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infrared 

one of the best members of totse to date, basically invented Night Ops
man infrared owns, he has never been caught!
infrared by uneven martian December 28, 2005

infrared 

Infrared. A similar device called Bluetooth. Infrared is not ment for long distance connectivity, say through mobiles. The opposition has to be within touching distance. Infrared is a device, allowing you to connect (as i said, say through mobiles) to each device to swap and take out files of any sort, from either a computer, mobile, or any other portable device with infrared.
I used infrared connectivity to swap ringtones with my mate.
I used infrared to sawp picture files through my computer.
infrared by Urban advice September 22, 2005

infraredss 

One of the greatest sword fighters of all time, with a terrible sense of fashion and rarely listening to music, this dude can shred through most people he fights, also known as the “king money” since he is also known to wear Gucci clothing whilst fighting (why???) and for some reason wearing tags that way “DRIP” everywhere. This man knows how to put everyone in their place, and is the slayer of people with large egos. He is “chill” in a sense that he’s only “toxic” when his opponent is too.
Bro did you just see (infraredss) just beat that commander 7 to fucking nothing?? I could’ve sworn the commander just went hushmode because that motherfucker claimed the chieftains were trash at swordfighting. How the fuck does he do it???
infraredss by TheGreatScribe July 17, 2021

infraredfox 

A YouTuber who plays games like Minecraft and fortnite. Also labels his name with numbers "InfraredFox5219" he also wants to fuck earthboundgames
"Fuck me" -InfraredFox
"Only scp 173" -earthboundgames
infraredfox by Infrared Fox February 28, 2023

Infrared Igniter

A device that uses infrared radiation—heat, essentially—to initiate reactions through thermal excitation rather than electrical sparks or high-energy photons. Infrared igniters are the sophisticated cousins of the humble match: they deliver precisely controlled thermal energy to exactly where it's needed, igniting fuels or materials without the complexity of lasers or plasmas. They're used in industrial furnaces, gas turbines, and any application where you need reliable, repeatable ignition without the electromagnetic interference of spark systems. In practice, an infrared igniter is a very fancy, very expensive heating element that glows hot enough to light things on fire. It's technology that's been around since humans discovered fire, just with better temperature control.
*Example: "The gas turbine used infrared igniters because they were simple, reliable, and didn't create radio interference that would confuse the sensitive instruments. They were essentially high-tech glow plugs, doing the same job as the element in your toaster but at 2000 degrees and with much more expensive paperwork. They worked perfectly, which meant no one ever thought about them."*
Infrared Igniter by Dumu The Void February 16, 2026

Infrared Light 5W

A low-power infrared device operating at 5 watts—enough to produce a focused beam of invisible heat for testing, sensing, or non-destructive evaluation. In laboratory settings, it’s used for thermal analysis, spectroscopy, or targeting simulations. In the world of directed-energy development, the 5W “Light” is the harmless face: it can warm a surface, but its weaponization potential is minimal. The difference between a 5W infrared source and a 40W igniter is a matter of focus and power scaling.

Infrared Igniter 40W

A 40-watt infrared device capable of generating a focused beam of heat that can ignite materials, disrupt sensors, and cause localized thermal damage. The “Igniter” label reflects its ability to start fires and initiate thermal reactions without contact. In industrial applications, it might be used for precision heating or welding. In military speculation, it represents the entry point for compact thermal weapons—enough to blind IR cameras, ignite fuel, or disable a drone’s optical sensors from a distance.

Example: "The 40W Infrared Igniter was marketed as a 'precision heating tool.' The fact that it could also ignite a fuel can from across the room was not in the manual."
Infrared Light 5W Example: "The 5W Infrared Light was a lab curiosity. The engineer who built it was already sketching a 40W version for 'thermal processing.'"

Infrared Igniter 80W

An 80-watt infrared device representing the serious entry point for portable thermal weapons. At 80W, the beam can melt plastics, ignite combustibles, and cause permanent damage to unshielded sensors. The device is compact enough to be vehicle-mounted or carried in a backpack. In underground development circles, 80W is the threshold where infrared weapons become credible—powerful enough to be effective, focused enough to be targeted, and silent enough to be deniable.

Example: "The 80W Infrared Igniter was tested on a drone. The beam melted the plastic housing and the drone fell. The test was never officially documented."
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Nickname given to bales of marijuana thrown overboard or out of airplanes. Origin is reportedly from members of the US Coast Guard in the area of Southern Florida.
"Base we've got some square groupers floating outside of Miami harbor."
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"Yeah, she's kind of annoying. All she ever talks about it ballet."

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"I can't, I have dance."
"You're such a Bunhead."

"Yeah... I know."
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trucker's tan 

A sunburn or suntan focused on the left arm. It is caused by the left side of the body being the only half that gets exposed to sunlight while driving. Presumably, it would be located on the right side of the body in countries where they drive on the left side of the road.
I had a trucker's tan after driving for 10 straight hours on a sunny day.
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Every time I walk into the toy aisle, I catch myself kidulting over the latest action figures and LEGO sets!
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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.
According to the boffins downstairs, the murderer used a serrated blade.
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