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grantrepreneur
People who exist on and for public subsidies, also known as corporate welfare. They're not business people, they're just good at getting money from government.
That corn ethanol plant can't turn a profit without government grants. It's run by a bunch of grantrepreneurs.
grantrepreneur by Harry Seaword September 2, 2009
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granturtledent by Deniel Henderson March 28, 2019
Grantrepreneurs
Startup founders relying on grants and government funding, often at the expense of growing their early-stage ventures in the ‘common’ investor-funding (or bootsrapping) way. You can find tGrantrepreneurs mainly in Europe.
"Young founders should be mindful about not becoming Grantrepreneurs and investors weighing up opportunities should view Grantrepreneurs as a potential red flag - a negative signal as per their overall entrepreneurial strength."
Grantrepreneurs by Theano February 15, 2023
Grature
Grature (n.)
/ˈgrā-chər/ or /ˈgrat-yu̇r/ (pronunciation flexible, depending on robe softness)
The act of granting metaphor the weight and dignity of structured thought, without stripping it of its symbolic magic.
A blend of gravity and grandeur—originating from a mistyped word in a conversation about childlike metaphor and adult systems.
Coined: Jason (by accident, but on purpose)
/ˈgrā-chər/ or /ˈgrat-yu̇r/ (pronunciation flexible, depending on robe softness)
The act of granting metaphor the weight and dignity of structured thought, without stripping it of its symbolic magic.
A blend of gravity and grandeur—originating from a mistyped word in a conversation about childlike metaphor and adult systems.
Coined: Jason (by accident, but on purpose)
“The therapist didn’t laugh when I said my anxiety was a gremlin in a business suit. She gave it grature—and now I pay it rent.”
“During the budget meeting, Ravi compared departmental chaos to ‘an octopus trying to do taxes.’ Most laughed. One person gave it grature. She’s VP now.”
“During the budget meeting, Ravi compared departmental chaos to ‘an octopus trying to do taxes.’ Most laughed. One person gave it grature. She’s VP now.”
Grature by Temple_of _38B June 18, 2025
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Boffin
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.
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.