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Abbreviation for "Press Lots Of Keys To Abort". This is a mode of operation seen used by many computer users, and even on occasion by administrators. Users who use the PLOKTA method are often said to have "entered PLOKTA mode."

In the PLOKTA mode of operation, the user has attempted all sensible ways of exiting or stopping a hung or undesireable process (trying to close it, trying to force-quit or Ctrl-Alt-Del the program, trying to reboot the computer) and the attempts have failed. At this point the user will begin stabbing at the Ctrl-Alt-Del or Apple-Esc keys repeatedly and with greater force, then normally resort to bludgeoning the keyboard with their fists while screaming expletives in the direction of the offending application.

PLOKTA mode can also be applied to other electronic devices besides PC's. Other frequent victims of PLOKTA mode operations are vending machines, ATM's, Cell Phones, and any number of other consumer electronics.

It has been shown that, while an effective stress release tool, the use of PLOKTA mode generally does not restore normal operation of the device in question.
"Lance was almost done editing the footage in FinalCut when he gota the pinwheel of death and went into PLOKTA mode."

"Dirk was working on the new product docs when Word went belly-up. He went into PLOKTA mode and started screaming and crying at the computer."

For rather extreme video examples, search YouTube or GoogleVideo for the terms "Angry German Kid" and "Boom Headshot"
PLOKTA by Dirkus Maximus December 17, 2006
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Plotanium 

n. A material invented purely to further the plot of a story, without any regard given to its scientific feasibility.
Jonathan: So how did they turn the planet Vulcan into a black hole?

Richard: Oh, they used red matter, of course. Don't worry about how it works, it's 100% pure plotanium.
Plotanium by therichardstill May 8, 2009
Main or sub characters that gain extraordinary power for no absolute reason other then to surpass their current situation due a lack in power. These characters, will be as strong, as they need to be.
Ash's Pikachu is able to beat legendary pokemons with no real extensive training.

Ichigo is part Hallow, Shinigami, Human, and Quincy. Also has the ability to use Bankai, Full bringing, Instant Regeneration, Hallow Form, Hallow 2nd Form.

Sasuke and Naruto for some reason are stronger then Hokage's and can match the Sage of 6 Paths.

All three examples are forms of Plotkai, where they protagonists will be as strong as the plot requires.
Plotkai by SimplyPresent May 12, 2014

ploptastic 

Having a really good turd. The satisfaction of having a memorable bowel movement
Man! That crap was ploptastic!
ploptastic by ROBK November 26, 2013

Plotagon 

A cheap click to animate program and app that was made for teenagers and young adults to make creative cartoons. Many people from GoAnimate have gone here to make more toxic grounded videos about Caillou and Dora the Explorer.
Boris: Caillou, how dare you get expelled. That's it. You are grounded grounded grounded for 72857381937464739101837462617193826198828292934829 years. Go to your room now.
Caillou Crying: wa wa wa wa wa.

Typical Plotagon Grounded Video
Plotagon by James East June 15, 2017

Facebook-ploitation 

The act of shameless self-promotion and or exploitation via social networking the way Facebook intended.
The way Peter Wacker broadcasts every single insignificant event in his pathetic life is such Facebook-ploitation.
Facebook-ploitation by Shzae July 21, 2009

plotatious 

Being full of tricks up your sleeve ,scheming and sneaky
Rusty was hiding around the corner being plotatious and waiting for Brett to drive by so he could freeze him!
plotatious by Camphouse October 15, 2020
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Todd: He's just a concrete cowboy.
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