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problem exists between keyboard and chair
The AOL user (being a moron, by definition) could not print in landscape mode; the problem was determined to be pebkac.
pebkac by Gene Saunders July 1, 2003
Related Words
PEBKAU • PEBKAC • pebkas • PEBKAF • pebkam • pekautken
Techie acronym: Problem Exists Between Keyboard And Chair. A useful term for demeaning the incompetent competent user without actually saying it to their face.
Techie: This isn't working. I'll have to come over there and fix it in person
Computer user: Really? Why?
It's a PEBKAC issue sir. It's best handled in person.
PEBKAC by KSloper September 28, 2008
Problem Exists Between Keyboard And Chair - Computer Troubleshooting error description
Felicia your computer is suffering a PEBKAC error...
PEBKAC by vern October 17, 2002
Problem Exists Between Keypad And Floor - Security Company Troubleshooting error description
It wasn't a false alarm - it was PEBKAF error. Dickhead forgot his alarm code. Tit!
PEBKAF by KeithMyArthe September 8, 2007
Problem exists between keyboard and monitor
User: My monitor isn't working
Helpdesk: Please check the cables at the back of the PC
User: I can't see them
Helpdesk: Why not?
User: We have a power cut

PEBKAM
pebkam by Grin Ftang October 22, 2008
Problem Exist Between Keyboard And Chair
When a user is at fault for a computer problem. Now it is used to describe stuff.
Pebkac rocket launchers
Pebkac medicine
Pebkac anal lube
pebkac by Ghosting August 28, 2005
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The phenomenon where adults salivate at children's toys
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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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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.
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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
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korean word for madam, older woman
Ajumma wait a moment
Ajumma by aintnotinbutnice July 5, 2009
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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
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