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placeboware
1. Software that prescribes to, but does not provides any value or enhancement.
2. Software that provides nonsensical increasing or decreasing values to system resources.
3. Software that suggests, but does not deliver any improvements to lifestyle, productivity or success.
4. Software that makes the user happier once it has been run.
2. Software that provides nonsensical increasing or decreasing values to system resources.
3. Software that suggests, but does not deliver any improvements to lifestyle, productivity or success.
4. Software that makes the user happier once it has been run.
Below are examples of placeboware, but this is by no means an exhaustive list:
Memory Optimizers / Managers / Cleaners / Defragmenters
Flash Disk Optimizers / Defragmenters
Operating Systems that require a single mouse button
Memory Optimizers / Managers / Cleaners / Defragmenters
Flash Disk Optimizers / Defragmenters
Operating Systems that require a single mouse button
placeboware by MarkRB November 13, 2009
placebo effect
This is mind over matter; when somebody believes that something will happen to his health, it does even when it wouldn't have otherwise. This generally happens when doctors tell patients that their health will improve even though there's no logical reason to believe that; the patients' optimism then helps heal them.
The doctor gave Jimmy sugar capsules and told them it would cure his headaches; it did even though the capsules didn't do anything. Classic placebo effect!
placebo effect by iLikeSoup February 17, 2010
Placebo Day
"Placebo Day" is the unofficial holiday for fans of the rock band Placebo, held annually on 2 May. Its origin lies in a lyric from the band's song "The Bitter End": "We're running out of alibis/On the second of May."
The original group to have started this holiday seems to be the LiveJournal Placebo fan group "placebowhores" (placebowhores.livejournal.com) although it may have originated elsewhere.
The original group to have started this holiday seems to be the LiveJournal Placebo fan group "placebowhores" (placebowhores.livejournal.com) although it may have originated elsewhere.
Placebo Day by prettygolucky May 14, 2006
Placebo
1. A fake drug that 'cures' whatever pain you have.
2. The best alternative rock band in the history of man kind.
2. The best alternative rock band in the history of man kind.
1. Did you see that 'House' episode where Cuddy gave House that placebo? He has a real problem.
2. I've always wanted to go to a Placebo concert! Molko is the best!!
2. I've always wanted to go to a Placebo concert! Molko is the best!!
Placebo by Anonymous Stupidity January 23, 2009
placebo
1: an ineffective substance that is given to someone who thinks it will have a physical effect on them. Psychology dontcha know...
2: A band that makes the most sublime music i have ever heard. Beautiful, thumping basslines, spine tingling vocals and shuddering guitars....mmmmmm
2: A band that makes the most sublime music i have ever heard. Beautiful, thumping basslines, spine tingling vocals and shuddering guitars....mmmmmm
1: A Placebo was administered to patients in an experiment to see if their illness was psychological or physical
2: My god Brian Molko is one sexy bitch......*goes over all schnoogly*
2: My god Brian Molko is one sexy bitch......*goes over all schnoogly*
placebo by Pretty Vacant May 14, 2004
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fache-couture
French slang, which translated, means "bull's fashion" but basically equates to "hyper trendy" or overly trendy. Used when a person wishes to express distaste at the latest fashion trend/fad, because it seems that everyone has a certain item of clothing or is wearing it. This term is most frequently heard in Paris but is slowly spreading to other parts of France.
1. That Burberry scarf is so fache-couture.
2. That purple American Apparel hoodie is so fache-couture.
2. That purple American Apparel hoodie is so fache-couture.
fache-couture by bkgmh46x0x March 18, 2008
Word of the Day on October 17, 2026
Glippy
A slang term for GLP-1 medications(like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, etc.), usually referring to their appetite-killing, weight-loss, or “I forgot to eat” effects rather than the medical details.
Usage:
* Often casual, ironic, or meme-y
* Can imply effortless weight loss, suppressed hunger, or being “powered by pharmaceuticals”
Notes:
Not a brand name—just shorthand for the whole GLP-1 wave. Frequently shows up in online jokes, gym talk, and group chats where people pretend they’re *totally* doing it naturally.
Usage:
* Often casual, ironic, or meme-y
* Can imply effortless weight loss, suppressed hunger, or being “powered by pharmaceuticals”
Notes:
Not a brand name—just shorthand for the whole GLP-1 wave. Frequently shows up in online jokes, gym talk, and group chats where people pretend they’re *totally* doing it naturally.
“I’m not dieting, I’m just on that glippy.”
“Ever since the glippy hit, food feels optional.”
“That summer body? Yeah, glippy assisted.”
“Ever since the glippy hit, food feels optional.”
“That summer body? Yeah, glippy assisted.”
Glippy by Wild Stoner Appears December 14, 2025
Word of the Day on October 16, 2026
fauxstalgia
Faux nostalgia. Faking old things in an attempt to recapture the feeling of times gone past, especially of technology that has passed.
fauxstalgia by scotte61 December 16, 2010
Word of the Day on October 15, 2026
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.
pajama casual by jrod-knows March 31, 2020
Word of the Day on October 14, 2026
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
swamp dog
swamp dog by Crystal Ambrose May 22, 2006
Word of the Day on October 12, 2026