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Problem Exists Between the Computer And the Chair.

Frequently used by IT tech support people.
What was wrong with that computer?
Don't worry it was just a Pebcac.
Pebcac by Evan Weston February 9, 2003
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What you call your freind when hes being a Retarted Fuck
Boy 1: I fucked your girlfreind

Boy 2: Thats not funny you popcac
popcac by mexicangarden November 4, 2022
Problem Exists Between Chair And Computer

A phrase used to say that the problem is with YOU and not the 'puter.
AOLer : IMM SORY BUT MSN M3S3NGAR IS DA BIGEST LOAD OF BOLOKS SINCE SLIECD BR3AD!!!!11!!1!!111!111 LOL IT HARDLY 3VAR SIGNS IN 1ST TIEM ALWAYS TAEKS ABOUT 20 AT3MPS!!!! LOL IT DOES MAH HEAD IN!!1!1!11!!! OMG

Tech Support : Looks like a case of PEBCAC. Yep, gonna be a long day!
pebcac by Angel April 15, 2005
Technical acronym describing a common computer error: Problem Is Between Computer and Chair. User error.
When the computer tech showed up, she found a PIBCAC error. The computer worked fine, the dude had no clue how to turn it on.
PIBCAC by Neal Watzman December 14, 2008
Problem Exists Between Convergy's and Customer

Convergy's (CVG) Could't troubleshoot their way out of a paper bag!
e1: Oh look, another PEBCAC ticket in our queue. Quick someone call the customer back and show them how to factory reset a modem C-O-R-R-E-C-T-L-Y.

e2: I fixed that PEBCAC ticket in 30 seconds flat which CVG couldn't fix in 3 hours!

e3: I heard a customer commited suicide after a PEBCAC ticket was raised. I hope the SLT's are happy offshoring!
PEBCAC by Waff-ale February 18, 2009
It's not the computers fault; you're just an idiot. Problem Occurs Between Keyboard And Chair. Someone who has no idea how to work a computer. Also used by computer repair people when computers that are perfectly fine are brought in saying that it is not working properly
"My computer isn't working right!"
"What seems to be the problem?"
"The cupholder isn't holding my coffee mug"
"There is no... ohh wait, this must be a POBKAC error; no worries ma'am, we'll fix this for you right away"
POBKAC by robjobbed October 21, 2008
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Frothability 

The measure of an emotional and over zealous consumer in an upwardly charging market, also known as a bull market. It's characterized by rising asset prices, increased investor confidence, and favorable growth in the markets, bro.
The frothability was evident as over-zealous consumers eagerly engaged in bidding wars, driving property prices to unsustainable levels reminiscent of previous speculative bubbles.
Frothability by cptn.kagaroo1 January 26, 2024
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Soul digger

A man who dates women with the sole purpose of exploiting their time, energy, and labor while he sucks the joy and happiness from their lives.
"That guy's a soul digger. He'll expect you to work full time, but you'll be doing all the cooking, cleaning, laundry, shopping, and childcare while he plays video games or watches TV."
Soul digger by anonymous November 11, 2026
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pod person 

A person pretending to be something they aren't, or an impostor. This is inferred because of the old alien movies where alien pods appear on earth and the "pod people" dispose of the humans and slowly reproduce the bodies, pretending to be humans.
The pod person was pretending to be my father, but I knew that he was an alien when he acted differently than my father ever would have.
pod person by Christopher M. May 9, 2005
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A dead drop is a location used to secretly pass items between two people, without requiring them to meet.

Spies have been known to use dead drops, using various techniques to hide the items and to signal that the drop has been made. Drug dealers use this as well.

A common place is to duct tape the item to the underside of a toilet cover in a public restroom.

A signal is sometimes used as well to indicate there is something to pickup, like a pile of stones in a certain formation. After checking the drop the signal is removed.
"The dead drop is the restroom toilet at the Gulf station at the corner of Commercial Ave. and Georges Rd."
dead drop by rubberroom July 23, 2008
Word of the Day on November 9, 2026

No Surprises Wedding

A "No Surprises Wedding," or NSW, is a wedding invitation designation that tells attendees that there can be no unplanned announcements, engagements, events or speeches at the wedding - all actions must be pre-approved by the couple. Anyone who performs an unapproved "surprise" will be asked to leave the wedding early.

This designation comes from Reddit, where so many stories of bad wedding behavior indicated a need to communicate expectations for the wedding behavior of attendees.
You are cordially invited to the nuptials of Brian and Tom on October 31 at noon.

Please note that this wedding is child-free (under 10) and a No Surprises Wedding (NSW). Reach out to wedding planner Sami Smith to request approvals or exceptions; please note that exceptions will be rare. Limited child care for under-10s will be available. All approvals will be noted and included in planning. Unapproved, or surprise exceptions, will result in guests being asked to leave.
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Ulzzang true definition is "best & "face" = best face in korean. They are basically people with above average looks, sometimes with the use of photoshop and haduri who post their pics online, some becoming internet celebrities.
"Hey, see that chick over there? She's pretty enough to be an ulzzang. :D"
ulzzang by `r i k kit t y February 26, 2008
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