Dissertating

To actively work on a thesis, prospectus or dissertation.

Johnny is going to be dissertating in his study carrel in the library today.

by Groovy9113 October 1, 2009

dissertating

verb: a thinly-veiled euphemism that advanced graduate students use to describe non-academic activities, often used with air quotes.

What were you doing at the bar yesterday afternoon? Oh, I was just "dissertating" *wink*.

by FlyGrl February 5, 2010

Dissertation

An April Fool's joke taken too far

(Teacher/Professor): Hey it would be an awsome April Fool's joke if we got them (students) to write 5000-15000 words on something completely pointless and make it worth half of their end result!

Other teacher/professor: yeah! omg that would be amazing let's call it a DISSERTATION...that'll get 'em

Then before you know it it becomes a compulsory aspect of your grade/degree

by onlymejustme April 2, 2009

Dissertation Brain

When you spend a very long time at the computer, working on your dissertation (or other big project) but come away feeling like you have achieved nothing, but you are also no longer able to function normally. Usually cured by alcohol.

I have so got Dissertation Brain, I've been sat here for 5 hours, have achieved nothing. It's due in in 48 hours :S

by princesshelz April 10, 2011

dissertation

An idea that was spawned from the evil nasty dissertation monsters to make students fail university and waste three years of their life and lots of money

I have a 15000 word dissertation to hand in, in less than 72 hours Argh !

by DirkDiggler April 5, 2003

Disserdating

When you devote so much time to your dissertation (or related projects and research and efforts to put off writing) that you are no longer interested in romantic relationships/sex.

Guy 1: "Hey, I wonder if I should ask that hottie out?"

Guy 2: "Nah, I hear she's too busy disserdating!"

by lawilamoto October 15, 2009

dissertation

A large piece of work , mainly done in the wee hours of the morning whilst drinking loads of coffee. Generally in the 10k++ word range

I got a friggen disertation to do and the handin is in 72 hours my god!!

by Jock Strap April 6, 2003