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Jackintosh 

A nickname for the Atari ST computer, after Atari Corporation's then-CEO Jack Tramiel. A reference to it being a cheaper competitor to the Apple Macintosh.
My parents were poor in the 80s and so they bought a Jackintosh for me to do homework on.
Jackintosh by guitari January 28, 2023

Mackintosh's Corollary

Related to Lloyd Webber's Law Of Temporal Positioning. The law states taht people who arrive at a theatre after their performance has started will always have seats in the middle of a row, causing as much annoyance for the other theatregoers as possible.
The Lyttleton Theatre at the NT (London) seems to know which theatregoers will be late, and invoke Mackintosh's Corollary on purpose.
Mackintosh's Corollary by Sairin January 6, 2005

hackintosh

a PC-clone that has had its operating system replaced with OS-X, making it effectively a cheaper, upgradeable Mac able to interface with most PC peripherals.
If that new lightweight Dell has the grunt to run OS-X, I might have to get one as my hackintosh at home.
hackintosh by 5ynic July 16, 2007

mr. mackintosh 

Basically the greatest math teacher in the history of mankind. Could, and would, teach the entire continent of Asia blindfolded with one hand tied behind his back and still have time to spare. Possibly taught Asians math.

Mackintosh

It's a Gaelic name, It means "son of a chief, leader, or thane." It's a really cool name! Mackintosh might seem a tough on the outside but they really nice person when you get to know them! Mackintosh can also be pretty shy. You can always count on them and they are super loyal. If meet a Mackintosh, don't be afraid to say hi! They like making new friends.
"Your name is Mackintosh? That's so cool!"
"Mackintosh is so nice! I wish I were their friend."
Mackintosh by totally not mac November 25, 2020

hackintosh5 

kotlin is in blood. kt is love. kt is life.
person: hi
hackintosh5: learn kotlin
person: ok, 4cm *wheeze*
hackintosh5: ok. die.
hackintosh5 by pokurt November 29, 2020
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pajama casual 

Pajama casual is a term used when working from home and preparing for a video conference. All business above the waist and your pajama pants down below.
We have a Zoom meeting in a few minutes and I’ll probably go pajama casual.
pajama casual by jrod-knows March 31, 2020
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funflation 

The recent boom in consumer spending on entertainment and experiences with a high demand running up the cost of enjoying of those experiences.
I’m trying to go to this Taylor Swift concert but the funflation has made it so impossible for me to afford tickets.
funflation by Dfree523 November 17, 2023
Word of the Day on October 13, 2026
A US deep south term for an alligator. Usually used in the Cajun dialect.
Take the big pirogue, I saw a huge swamp dog out there earlier.
swamp dog by Crystal Ambrose May 22, 2006
Word of the Day on October 12, 2026

Throat Sweats 

The feeling and build up in your mouth/throat of saliva that sometimes accompanies nausea.
Oh man those burritos gave me the throat sweats, I hope I don’t have food poisoning.
Throat Sweats by TacoFings420 April 23, 2024
Word of the Day on October 11, 2026
Being ignored by someone when making a statement or asking a question. Also known as blanked and turfed.
Person 1: Did u watch ** last nite?
Person 2:......
Person 3: O no u got aired!
aired by Pietro February 9, 2005
Word of the Day on October 10, 2026
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