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(verb) Attempting to click the mimimize button on your browser to avoid it being seen by someone and accidentally hitting maximize.
Bob got fired after minimaxing porno in front of his boss.
minimax by Michael AKA Rosy March 23, 2006
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The combination of the words minimum and max minus to mean to put forth the minimum effort to achieve the maximum result.
I tell my students all the time that they need to work smarter, not harder, it’s the principle or minimax!
Minimax by LingDanc803 December 8, 2022
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minimally exceptional 

A euphamism for stupid, said to parents of school-aged children who are likely to sue if their "special little guy" isn't treated like a genius.
Teacher: "Mrs. Johnson, little Billy is minimally exceptional."
Mrs. Johnson: "Oh, how wonderful to hear!"
minimally exceptional by EverGreen February 16, 2012

minimalist 

A person who exists with few possessions
Klaus invited me to his new minimalist apartment. I presented him with an antique Crown Derby figurine as a house-warming gift. Klaus thanked me and put it in a charity collection bag.
minimalist by Paje69 July 10, 2016
A map that mostly tells you where everything is
Friend 1: Follow me there is a player nearby
Friend 2: How do you know?
Friend 1: Minimap
minimap by LeWord January 13, 2015
Word of the Day on August 19, 2026

minmaxer 

Someone who attempts to understand the nuances of a role-playing system in order to tweak their character to be highly optimized, usually for a single task such as combat.
"Bob is a Minmaxer. The other day i heard him saying:" "Each Agil give +1 attack power, but only while in cat form, so if i get strength gear instead, i can get the bonus while in all forms, but then again i will lose the dodge bonus, but since i wont be tanking this is an acceptable loss and i can squeeze .346 extra dps out of the character....."
minmaxer by Cyphern June 20, 2006

Games of minimal exertion

Games played after gorging one's self on food. Perfect for the family get togethers, tailgate parties, or even after a trip to the Golden Corral with friends. Typical games include horse shoes, bean bags, or for the ambitious, darts.
Aunt Bev, that was a great Thanksgiving meal! I'm stuffed! It's time for some games of minimal exertion. Uncle Cletus, let's go throw some horse shoes!
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And dying in yo' bed many years from now, would ya be willing ta trade all da days from dis here day ta dat fo' one chance, just one chance, ta come back here as young men an' tell our enemies dat dey may take our lives but dey will never take our freedom ... YUB NUB!
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It's about time that I came to start the party Sweat drippin' over my body
Dancin' gettin' just a little naughty

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The Bar came before the movie. It is an awesome bar where the girls know how to party and make you feel okay about giving up your money, drawers, bras, and dignity.

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See other definitions - waking up next to someone so ugly you'd rather chew your arm off than wake them up.
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