contingency

absence of certainty in events, a possibility (n)

The new multi-storeyed hotel was questioned on its contingency evacuation plans in the wake of a disaster.

by Sana_m April 16, 2010

contingency

an asshat who can't finish a project he started

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.

by gues582482 December 18, 2012

contingency

A state that begins with paradox-as-a-value (null point) and ends in gradualism (linear time).

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)).

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.

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!"

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.

by Radio Paulie October 30, 2008

contingency anxiety

Fear of being ill- or under-prepared for a situation.

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...

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.

I think my sister got me a present this year, so I bought a contingency present just in case.

by Warren Earl December 27, 2019