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Reflektor 

A Reflektor, as described by Win Butler of Arcade Fire in their song "Reflektor", is a barrier between the trap of modern technology and escape. You think you are going to go a week without your phone, to better yourself, only to find yourself watching more TV. You feel trapped between technological advancement and a disconnection from the real world. You are reflecting your desire to free yourself of the modern world back onto yourself, and becoming trapped again. One of the lines from the song is below.
"I thought I found a way to enter;
it's just a Reflektor"
Reflektor by AlrightCool7852 August 16, 2020
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refucktor 

A term used in software development to describe an unsuccessful refactor project.
Describes the outcome of a change that was intended to improve the underlying software but has actually made it worse.

This word is often used as an antonym for refactor.
The team have just spent 2 weeks on a refactoring project for the Scholarships functionality in AMS and now it no longer works. We must schedule another project to remedy this latest refucktor.
refucktor by Cut'n'paste coder August 21, 2013

refucktoring 

During the act of refactoring a software component to fuck something up.
This thing is fucked, thanks to Richo's refucktoring.
refucktoring by _ March 16, 2005

reflectoporn 

A seemingly-ordinary photo which contains nudity, hidden in a surface reflection somewhere.

The exhibitionist strips down, takes a photo containing a shiny object somewhere, and then posts the photo in a public online forum. Some reflectoporn is true fetish -- it gives the exhibitionist the same thrill as flashing strangers in public -- but much of it is done as a joke.

Typically, reflectoporn is posted in the form of an eBay auction item. The listing is for a tea set and includes lots of high-resolution photos. And then after the photos get passed around by giggling bloggers all over the world, the auctioner claims to be "shocked and embarrassed" to learn that -- oh, no! -- the highly-polished silver teakettle <i>actually</i> reflected his willie! And right when he just happened to be fondling himself, too! Talk about awful luck!
Check out this reflectoporn auction...look real closely at the reflection in the car bumper!
reflectoporn by Rotter May 13, 2005

Reflectosexual 

Someone so obsessed with their own image, it appears that they are only turned on by themselves.
(Rick) Stacy always has to stop and look at herself in the mirror and talk about how pretty she is.

(Dan) Yeah, its because she's a reflectosexual
Reflectosexual by smohn jith. October 30, 2009

refucktoring 

Destroying a computer program or component by altering its external behaviour while reorganising its internal structure.
Richo has been refucktoring again.
refucktoring by _ March 16, 2005

reflectophobia 

the fear of seeing yourself in mirrors (or just really hating it).
guy1: gosh i hate seeing myself in mirrors
guy2: it's fine you just have reflectophobia
reflectophobia by basment dweller August 10, 2018
Word of the Day on August 18, 2018
More from Urban Dictionary
(Ewokese) Freedom!
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!
yub nub by rotjrem November 4, 2010
Word of the Day on September 4, 2026
1. Meaning nasty, sexy, filthy. Popularized by Christina Aguilera.

2. Used usally as a close friend in hip-hop slang.
1. Wanna get dirrty
It's about time that I came to start the party Sweat drippin' over my body
Dancin' gettin' just a little naughty

2. Sup Dirrty? Haven't seen you in a while.
dirrty by Minty November 30, 2003
Word of the Day on September 3, 2026

Coyote Ugly

1. Place

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.

2. Movie

A story about a Jersey girl following her dreams, aided by working at this bar in New York.

3. Situation/Person/Decision

See other definitions - waking up next to someone so ugly you'd rather chew your arm off than wake them up.
1. Yo, Coyote Ugly is my favorite bar! I got whipped, stripped, drunk, and danced on the bar all before 7 o'clock!

2. Hey did you see Coyote Ugly? It actually has a plot!

3. Ugg I woke up to Coyote Ugly this morning!
Coyote Ugly by jerseycountry March 8, 2009
Word of the Day on September 2, 2026

Literally 1984 

Used in response for when someone promotes/advocates an event or idea that is perceived to support "too much" authority and/or government control.

Often used jokingly as a over-exaggeration in political talk.

Can also be used in response to a ban or mute in a forum site or online chat.
Steve: I think that the government should regulate businesses more
Bob: Literally 1984!

--User1 has been permantly banned--
User2: You cant ban my friend like that! Literally 1984!
Literally 1984 by ke1 July 7, 2021
Word of the Day on September 1, 2026

Back when I lived in upstate new york 

A meaningless, unimpressive, self-serving introduction. An indicator that the story about to be shared will be pointless and dumb.
Back when I lived in upstate new york, I also had to park on the street - on two occasions, we got enough snow, mixed with just the right plowing, that my car was lifted off the ground from so much snow being jammed underneath it.
Word of the Day on August 31, 2026
Acronym, meaning Too Long Didn't Understand
Similar to TLDR
Sister: This meeting was to discuss the rough draft of my essay, where we discussed the subsidiary questions I added in my rough draft. We also discussed the relationship between my main title and the real-life situations I chose to use in my essay. We discussed the structure of my essay as well, specifically the Math AOK section and how it relates to the contradiction of the title. This second meeting was particularly helpful in discussing the implications of my essay claims and how to apply the title across various areas of knowledge. There were many sections of the essay that could have been cut down in wordiness and the ways of knowing required further and more in-depth analysis.

Me: Woah! TLDU!
TLDU by L-Evans January 14, 2019
Word of the Day on August 30, 2026
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