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competence 

The art of performing a simple or non-simple task without fucking everything up
Our college notes were written by someone who clearly hasn't got competence
competence by SaucerPilot May 19, 2016

competent 

Having the skill and knowledge needed for a particular task; capable.
Any competent lawyer can draw up a will.
competent by Larstait November 10, 2003

competent 

Being able to do things well.
Donald wasn't competent at business. He went bankrupt thrice.
competent by Ereck Flowers July 2, 2016

componentry

A bullshit term to feed to a client in order to stall them and placate their demands for results.
"Well, I could keep on working on the internal componentry."
componentry by Papa Culo September 16, 2003

competence porn

Competence porn is a plot with a type of character who is insanely good at something - usually involving some plot-twisting plans.

Coined by Reddit user Rabbithen.
Some of the main characters in shows like: Breaking Bad, Sherlock, Code Geass, Death Note, Dexter, Mad Men, Doctor House, House of Cards, White Collar, Prison Break, Limitless, Big Love, Hannibal, The Bourne Identity, Jack Reacher

provide you with competence porn.
competence porn by charlemagne March 5, 2014
Word of the Day on April 12, 2025

Competencentracion 

(Com-pe-ten-sen-traction)
When you concerntrate really hard on something and it’s escaping your mind a little bit but then you get it.
“I knew I knew what I was talking about and then I competencentraciatied (plural of competencentracion) enough that the answer became clear”
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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
A US deep south term for an alligator. Usually used in the Cajun dialect.
Take the big pirogue, I saw a huge swamp dog out there earlier.
swamp dog by Crystal Ambrose May 22, 2006
Word of the Day on October 12, 2026

Throat Sweats 

The feeling and build up in your mouth/throat of saliva that sometimes accompanies nausea.
Oh man those burritos gave me the throat sweats, I hope I don’t have food poisoning.
Throat Sweats by TacoFings420 April 23, 2024
Word of the Day on October 11, 2026
Being ignored by someone when making a statement or asking a question. Also known as blanked and turfed.
Person 1: Did u watch ** last nite?
Person 2:......
Person 3: O no u got aired!
aired by Pietro February 9, 2005
Word of the Day on October 10, 2026

piddlefart

verb. To waste time doing nothing.
Instead of doing my homework, I decided to piddlefart around for two hours.
piddlefart by Rene April 25, 2005
Word of the Day on October 9, 2026
anyone who succeeds in disgracing/over indulging themselves in the throws of clubland
28 hours and 4 clubs later, gurning for england but still refusing to go home - a total wrongun!!
wrongun by bevvers March 21, 2007
Word of the Day on October 8, 2026
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