contingency
The new multi-storeyed hotel was questioned on its contingency evacuation plans in the wake of a disaster.
contingency by Sana_m April 16, 2010
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contingency
Contingency: I'm working on this new website, it should be done next week.
Contingency: I'm working on a new design for a phone, it should be done next week.
Contingency: I'm working on a new design for a phone, it should be done next week.
contingency by gues582482 December 18, 2012
contingency
Contingency naturalizes (processizes) as a meta-state (self-paradox), self-actualizes as a null value (paradox-as-a-point), and emerges as a phenomenon (linearism (curve)).
contingency by tomorrowtomorrow January 15, 2019
Contingency plan
Noun: A plan saved for the worst case scenario, or a backup plan.
According to Sarge from the popular web series Red Vs. Blue, what a shotgun to the face could be considered.
According to Sarge from the popular web series Red Vs. Blue, what a shotgun to the face could be considered.
Griff: "And if the plan doesn't work?"
Sarge: "I've got a contingency plan."
Griff: "A shotgun to the face is not a contingency plan. I keep telling you that."
Sarge: "Of course it is! Just look how well it works for insubordination!"
Sarge: "I've got a contingency plan."
Griff: "A shotgun to the face is not a contingency plan. I keep telling you that."
Sarge: "Of course it is! Just look how well it works for insubordination!"
Contingency plan by N00berson McGee December 26, 2011
Contingency Cleaning
Mad, hurried cleaning of one's living quarters, with the expectation of securing a first visit by a member of the opposite sex. Said quarters usually are in such a state of disarray, that only large amounts of caffeine or adrenaline can accomplish the seemingly impossible task. Often accompanied by attempts to make one's quarters "chick-friendly", by purchasing such essential items as: soap, toilet paper, water, and anything to put in the refrigerator other than beer, salasa, and leftover pizza.
Dude, I'm doing mad Contingency Cleaning because Juliana may actually want to come over after her third 7&7.
Contingency Cleaning by Radio Paulie October 30, 2008
contingency anxiety
Dude, why are you packing three bottles of Astroglide for a weekend with Clarice?
It's contingency anxiety! What if a bottle cracks? What if it spills? Can't risk it! Gotta have back up...
It's contingency anxiety! What if a bottle cracks? What if it spills? Can't risk it! Gotta have back up...
contingency anxiety by Thunnus November 12, 2012
contingency present
A present purchased in the case a present was purchased for you. The receipt is saved, so that upon not receiving a present you can recoup your money.
contingency present by Warren Earl December 27, 2019
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A dead drop is a location used to secretly pass items between two people, without requiring them to meet.
Spies have been known to use dead drops, using various techniques to hide the items and to signal that the drop has been made. Drug dealers use this as well.
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A signal is sometimes used as well to indicate there is something to pickup, like a pile of stones in a certain formation. After checking the drop the signal is removed.
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A common place is to duct tape the item to the underside of a toilet cover in a public restroom.
A signal is sometimes used as well to indicate there is something to pickup, like a pile of stones in a certain formation. After checking the drop the signal is removed.
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