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gribble-grabble

the smalls things in life, pointless things
instead of saying, "don't sweat the small stuff"

don't worry about the gribble-grabble
oh, that's just gribble-grabble, move on!
by stef August 27, 2004
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gribble grobble

a small scrap between family members
hana and johnny had a gribble grobble over his receding hairline.
by Hana and connor August 21, 2022
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Gribble Grabblin'

The act of repeating a word for an extended period of time in such a way that the word become illegible. This normally occurs after the person as become incredibly drunk and is in an almost black-out state.
I don't know he was gribble grabblin' to himself in the corner till he passed out.
by supernothin July 27, 2011
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Gribble flange

(grĭb′əl flănj)

n.

A Gribble flange is actually the device that causes electronic and mechanical devices to fail just a few weeks after warranty expires. Accurately tunable to suit different warranty periods. Perfected by Apple to require only a new improved OS every six months or so.

Formerly seen as a money grabbing device to benefit the manufacturer, now seen by Gen Y as no more than a friendly reminder that whatever the device is, it's about time we had a new one. In a different colour.
Ted: 'Where's your new iThingy?'

Bill: 'The Gribble Flange kicked in early - it's in the shop for repairs. Hope they forget to reset the timer chip.'
by KeithMyArthe March 3, 2014
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grabble

The act of taking something that doesn't belong to you.
i.e. to be a " grabbler " or to have " grabbled " something that doesn't belong to you.
Why did you grabble all my Cheetohs, bitch?
by Blix76 May 26, 2011
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Gribble Filter

(grĭb′əl fɪltə)

See Gribble flange

n.

A particulate filter is a device composed of fibrous materials which removes solid particulates such as dust, pollen, mould, and bacteria from the air. This type of filter is used in applications where air quality is important, notably in building ventilation systems and in engines.

A Gribble filter is such a device, but designed or positioned specifically by the manufacturer in a location that causes the maximum amount of dirt to accumulate in the filter, causing the Gribble flange effect to kick in: A correctly located filter may require renewal every 24 to 36 months. A Gribble Filter gets dirty in weeks, and is usually so well hidden or difficult to replace that the user continues to breathe in filthy unfiltered air so that they don't have to pay a technician to find and replace the costly Gribble element.

Formerly seen as a money grabbing device to benefit the manufacturer, now seen by Gen Y as no more than a friendly reminder that whatever the device is filtering, it's about time we had a new one. With a snazzy corporate logo on it. In a different colour.
Ted: 'What's that filthy thing in your hand ?'

Bill: 'The Gribble filter from my car. It failed early as anticipated, and the car is now in the shop for repairs. Hope they forget to reset the Gribble Flange timer chip.'
by KeithMyArthe October 8, 2016
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dale gribble

the funniest charecter on the animated series king of the hill.also the creator of shasha.
dale: the government told me something i didnt know cigarettes cause lung cancer
hank:dale i could've told you that
dale:but you didnt hank.
by rusty shackleford May 13, 2005
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