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algorasm 

The feeling of utter exhileration one experiences when one's software finally runs flawlessly. Originally defined in the Devil's DP Dictionary and Jargon File as...

algorasm: n. (Origin: blend of algorithm + orgasm) A sudden, short-lived moment of pleasure enjoyed by the programmer when the final kludge rings the bell.
Person 1: I finally got my Python script to run right.
Person 2: Took you long enough. Bet you feel great, huh?
Person 1: Yeah, total algorasm!
algorasm by The Mensa Guy September 3, 2012
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Algorism 

Any computer code that seems to intentionally fuck with something you are doing.
I can't believe he caught that Ace on the river. AGAIN! Fuckin' Algorisms!
Algorism by anonymous December 29, 2020
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algorismia

n. the condition one finds oneself in when naturally imbued with strong idealistic beliefs, which must be totally submerged in order to "get ahead" politically. 2. The feeling of utter despair when one realizes that they have submerged all that they consider to be worthwhile, only to co-exist with a more powerful force.
When faced with total political anihilation by his opponents, Rick Gephart found the only way to remain viable was to give in to the hyperbole and soon after experience the terrible itch of algorismia.
algorismia by Jim Hauff August 1, 2003

Algorism 

When part of a computer program that should be random seems to be intentionally fucking with you.
I can't believe he caught that last Ace on the river! Fuckin' Algorisms!
Algorism by Jeststeve December 29, 2020

SkyPesos 

Delta SkyMiles, also known as SkyPesos, is the frequent flyer program of Delta Airlines. It has a very poor value and hard to use.
- I'm trying to book an award flight to Paris, but I only have 70,000 SkyPesos
- Just forget about it, you don't have enough SkyPesos to fly anywhere.
SkyPesos by 404_name_not_found December 6, 2018
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Quiche Peanemis

Quirky niche peak cinema analysis
It describes the analysis of a media piece which is quirky and niche, yet peak.
Give me the quiche peanemis on the movie I missed.
Quiche Peanemis by Mushroom2241 June 17, 2026
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Hate Draft

1. Select a player (real or fantasy) during a sports draft to spite or anger one or more of your opponents because they had intended to select him/her.

2. Select a player (real or fantasy) during a sport draft to put one or more of your opponents at a strategic disadvantage.
1. Billy hate drafted Chad OchoCinco because he knew Sam had wanted him since he is from Cincinnati. Billy already had plenty of players to fill that position but wanted to make sure Sam didn't get him.

2. Billy hate drafted Peyton Manning because he was the only good quarterback left and he knew Sam had been planning on drafting him.
Hate Draft by pffler September 1, 2009
Word of the Day on August 12, 2026