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A euphemism for douche bag, perfect for the work setting. The origin of this meaning most certainly came from a computer science setting, where the term "database" is thrown around so much it was eventually used as a derogatory term.
Boss: "So, what do you think of our new general manager?"
Me: "That guy's a real database."
Boss: "Yes, I suppose he does store a lot of information. (chuckles)"
database by Dave Berlin September 8, 2008

database error 

The continuation of ruining online forums by a large, inept corporation. By constant and unending database errors rendering the site almost useless.

See Dale'd.
They tried to kill CFOT in the Dale fiasco and it came up short, so now they are trying to run people off with database errors.
database error by darwal8817 March 4, 2009

database clusters 

The pathetic excuse tumblr used to justify the excruciatingly long period of time the site was down on 6-7/12/2010.

Commonly recognised in the phrase: "We're working quickly to recover from an issue in one of our database clusters. We're incredibly sorry for the inconvenience."
1: "How's you day been?"
2: "Refreshing"
1: "Why refreshing? Did you go for a swim? Have a shower? Sit under a waterfall?"
2: "No, I sat inside refreshing TUMBLR ALL DAY BECAUSE OF THE FCUKING DATABASE CLUSTERS"
database clusters by -katt December 6, 2010

Database Fatigue

Exhaustion related to the monotony and tediousness of working with or designing database applications. Side effects include sleepiness, boredom, numb legs, eye strain, and dislike of Keanu Reeves movies where computers seem interesting.
Ashley went home early after a long day of programming due to Database Fatigue.
Database Fatigue by Pleasant Man April 29, 2014

database frontend 

SQL administration and development frontend with graphical user interface, written completely in Java that runs on virtual machines supporting Java

Zaval Database; light and functional web-based front-end to any database accessable by JDBC drivers;
knoda is database frontend for Linux/KDE based on hk_classes and is released under the GNU General Public; this software is referred to as a generic database frontend, your database system is the backend database and the interface between the two is called the backend API consisting of a small number of function handlers and structure definitions
database frontend

Rekall is an open source database front end, in the style of Microsoft Access.

Database Normalisation 

EACH ATTRIBUTE SHOULD DEPEND ON
1 THE KEY
2 THE WHOLE KEY
3 NOTHING BUT THE KEY
SO HELP ME CODD!
Who up playing with they Database Normalisation?

Oh silly me, the steps for Database Normalisation are so easy to remember!
Database Normalisation by FLEMDOG February 1, 2024
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British slang for a scientist or technical expert, esp . when the speaker is not certain of the expert’s specific field of study. Not necessarily derogatory, but typically used by persons without a technical background. In the US, the equivalent would be “egghead”, “squint”, or “geek.”

Origin of the word is unknown. Started sometime in World War 2. Given the typical evolution of British slang, could easily have started because what these experts did was confusing or “baffling” to the common person.
According to the boffins downstairs, the murderer used a serrated blade.
Boffin by Agnon February 11, 2023
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Pee Calculus

When you have to pee in a movie but don’t want to miss anything, and must do the following mental equation: will the amount I have to pee cause enough discomfort to diminish my attention capacity for the remainder of the movie to an extent which is greater than the amount of the movie I would miss by making a mad dash to the restroom.
I saw Satantango last night, wonderful film but by the 5th hour I had to start doing pee calculus.
Pee Calculus by anorlondo October 1, 2026
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Literally "dirty" pronounced with a West Indian accent. Can also have a positive connotation, for example Sean Paul's album title "Dutty Rock".
"The girl is pretty but she corrupt and dutty!"

or, in a positive usage:

"Booya! That freestyle was dutty!"
Dutty by J Hall April 3, 2003
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korean word for madam, older woman
Ajumma wait a moment
Ajumma by aintnotinbutnice July 5, 2009
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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.
Chad: Hey Brent I sent you the new backend API change to review, it’s only 100 files changed.

Brent: he just tossed me a slop grenade
Slop Grenade by Joe Squid September 28, 2026
Word of the Day on September 29, 2026
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