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Tenuritis 

1. An affliction that disrupts economies of academic production that is most commonly observed amongst academics who have received tenure and give no fucks about 'outcomes', 'metrics' and basically getting any measurable shit done. Not to be confused with laziness or incompetence, or even aloofness; the causes are usually benevolent, but symptoms manifest towards early career researchers that have never known the luxury of free thought. Secondary symptoms can include,

1a. The affliction contributes to bizarre and sometimes non-sensical claims from research data that may, or may not exist, but have to be argued against anyways.

1b. The affliction may create relations where tenured academics end up peer-reviewing their own work through various boards, committees and editorial guidance to ensure their old ideas continue to circulate and are counted towards publication schemes, even if they're not sure what this means.
"'Did we get that paper in for publication on time?' 'No, prof. x Tenuritis' was acting up so no one gets the publication point'"
"My work with you shows that I'm interested and willing to collaborate on this project, however my tenuritis prohibits me from creating outcomes that will help you secure employment"
"I can't wait to get Tenuritis! I'm going to collage the shit out of some landscape paintings and then have my board buy them up and then BOOM - I'm Bric-à-bracking my way to head of school!"
Tenuritis by ECRfodder November 8, 2013
Related Words
Tenuli • Temuli • Tenuki • Tenuri • tanuli • Tanulimic • tenali • TenAlice • Teneli • Teneliaa

Tenglish 

The language of made up words and tongue twisters.
"twisted tartar toss to tom"
"haky jaky naky flaky"

"What language are you guys speaking!?!"
"TENGLISH!"
Tenglish by Mars Muhan November 13, 2017
A gorgeous sexy girl with great sense of humour. Tenuki is very clumsy but in a cute way ,she loves spending time with her friends. She is very loyal and will always be there for you . Tenuki is very bubbly and fun she loves a good game but she can be very competitive. She is very sporty and is up for a challange. She is very shy when u get to meet her. But she also has a very wild side about her . You will love that once you get to know her. Tenuki has a beautiful stunning face but sometimes she can forget that so always remind her . You would be lucky to date her
OMG who is that sexy chick?! I bet its a Tenuki
Tenuki by Prettychick76 April 25, 2021
Tanuli is a very dirty minded person but is a really caring friend. She’s super smart and will always be there for you. Not to mention she is beautiful but does not have the best luck with guys.
See that girl there?
Yeah who is that?
That is Tanuli you should be friends with her she is amazing!
tanuli by Lil.huddy.4.0 March 21, 2020

TENUISTURPICULUSPECTORAPHOBIA 

< Origin latin., tenuis meaning flat, turpiculus meaning ugly, pectora meaning breasts>

A persistent, irrational fear of floppy, sagging tits; or a situation in which floppy, sagging tits may occur which leads to a compelling desire to avoid it.
"I need your help doctor, because of my TENUISTURPICULUSPECTORAPHOBIA I'm now on my sixth wife."

TenAlice 

Ten from WayV in an Alice In Wonderland cosplay for WinWins birthday
Person1: “oh you like TenAlice right?”
Person2: “yes!! It is superior”
Person1: “check this out!!”
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Ajumma wait a moment
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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.
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Brent: he just tossed me a slop grenade
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Respectfully 

Precedes or follows either a gratuitously disrespectful or honest remark, originated in New York City. Used in similar fashion to "no offense" or "to be honest," interchangeably.
Ya mans is wild buns, respectfully. Respectfully he's washed.

After school, The Modells on Jamaica Ave was active. Respectfully.
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You met me at a very Chinese time in my life

A moment in time where you feel distinctly Chinese over all other things.
Dante: "I wish I could be Nigerian, but I can't because I'm Chinese. You met me at a very Chinese time in my life."
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