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Intermittent Asshole Syndrome 

More commonly known as I.A.S., those who are afflicted with Intermittent Asshole Syndrome are known mainly by their lack of a filter between the things they think, and what actually comes out of their mouths. I.A.S. is in the "Foot in Mouth Spectrum" of disorders and is highly contagious.

Once encountered, I.A.S. can take weeks or months to become evident or it may have acute onset, taking only moments. Sufferers are cynical, critical and vindictive on an intermittent basis. The sydrome is fairly common among management personnel and security and law enforcement officers. Intermittent Assholes are generally very likeable, fun-loving and sweet people. Alcohol typically intensifies symptoms. Some people with I.A.S. believe themselves to be very funny, and infact some truly are. Contact with customers or the public in general tends to exacerbate symptoms and increase the frequency and intensity of outbreaks.

True sociopathic behavior is not associated with I.A.S..

Treatment is still in development.
Sorry I cracked a joke when you told me something personal and expected me to take you seriously. My Intermittent Asshole Syndrome has been acting up

Intermittent Fuckeries

Engaging in activities for a short period of time half-heartedly.
The Gymbro who lifts hard and eats right for 3 weeks and then doesn't bother for the rest of the year.

'Dude, Joey is always engaging in intermittent fuckeries. He trained hard for 2 weeks and then fucked off'

'Dude, Joey is such an intermittent fucker, he trained for like 3 weeks and hasn't bothered since'
Intermittent Fuckeries by Adam LDN September 9, 2015

Intermittent problems 

A term often used in IT, Warranty repairs or Electronic repair in which a device such as a graphics card, gives faults at irregular intervals. A lazy fuck then refuses to fully test the device and then just defines the fault as "Intermittent problems", letting someone else, usually the manufacturer, resolve the problem.
Tech1:"this client says it randomly shuts down"
Tech2:"well i feel like being a lazy fuck today. mark as faulty with Intermittent problems and return to the supplier"
Tech3:"lol"
Intermittent problems by RadRyu April 28, 2021

Intermittent Explosive Disorder 

Intermittent Explosive Disorder (IED) is a mood disorder commonly misdiagnosed as Bipolar. Characterized by illogical, over the top bursts of anger and rage. Episodes of this often end in legal problems due to the intensity of the rage. Common, and effective treatments for this disorder include mood stabilizer medication, self reflection and counseling. Breaking an episode down into parts helps identify triggers and the emotion that the anger overshadowed. Bipolar medications don’t often help to control the anger, just the frequency of the mood swings into a manic state, where anger prevails. Identifying triggers, such as a toxic influence, is very effective in managing the condition.
My doctor diagnosed me with Intermittent Explosive Disorder. He said my statement “Anger is my primary emotion” urged him to double check my previous bipolar diagnoses.

intermittent retention 

Intermittent retention refers to the act of retaining one's semen or not ejaculating within a selected window of time, similar to how one would refrain from eating while doing intermittent fasting. There are many purported benefits of intermittent retention. This term is first coined by the app makers of Epic, which is a semen retention tracker.
He has an active sex life but he is doing intermittent retention to preserve his lifeforce.

Intermittent Nympho 

a woman with very strong sexual desires, occurring at irregular intervals; not continuous or steady.
I may be a pornstar but I'm an Intermittent Nympho at heart because I'll fuck like crazy for 2 weeks then be celibate a few months.
Intermittent Nympho by MayanPrncss October 24, 2023
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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.
Boffin by Agnon February 11, 2023
Word of the Day on October 3, 2026

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.
I saw Satantango last night, wonderful film but by the 5th hour I had to start doing pee calculus.
Pee Calculus by anorlondo October 1, 2026
Word of the Day on October 2, 2026
Literally "dirty" pronounced with a West Indian accent. Can also have a positive connotation, for example Sean Paul's album title "Dutty Rock".
"The girl is pretty but she corrupt and dutty!"

or, in a positive usage:

"Booya! That freestyle was dutty!"
Dutty by J Hall April 3, 2003
Word of the Day on October 1, 2026
korean word for madam, older woman
Ajumma wait a moment
Ajumma by aintnotinbutnice July 5, 2009
Word of the Day on September 30, 2026

Slop Grenade

When someone uses AI to generate a large document, slide deck, or piece of code/software and tosses it over the fence for you to deal with.
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
Slop Grenade by Joe Squid September 28, 2026
Word of the Day on September 29, 2026
Short-hand for the word floccinaucinihilipilification, meaning the estimation of something as valueless (encountered mainly as an example of one of the longest words in the English language).
After we broke up, he was floxi to me.
floxi by Dr. Geek May 13, 2009
Word of the Day on September 28, 2026
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