"A Swedish saying that simply means not to use ineffective or inproper methods to solve a problem. For example; a student uses a hammer to cut wood in half." -Brevqvist

A: Why doesn't it work?
B: Tänd inte lampor med tändstickor am I right? You are using the wrong tool dear.

Tänd inte lampor med tändstickor by Svearikes Bok Av Uttryck November 1, 2023

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Bär inte paveljonger med glaskranar

A famous Swedish saying meaning to use the right tools for the right task. -Brevqvist

A: Why is my condom always breaking when I'm putting it on?
B: Bär inte paveljonger med glaskranar, you are supposed to use your hands not your scissors.

Bär inte paveljonger med glaskranar by Svearikes Bok Av Uttryck November 1, 2023

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Jag äter inte glass

The swedish phrase for "I won't eat ice cream" meaning you're a noob in many ways. Created by Lord Anton Pinét Magnusson.

Jag är ingen pedofil, jag äter inte glass!
(I'm no pedophile, cause i won't eat ice cream!)

Jag äter inte glass by TheoLA98 August 6, 2010

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Orkar inte

A swedish phrase that is used when you're too lazy to do something.

- Go and clean your room!
- No, jag orkar inte!

Orkar inte by JL169 March 22, 2019

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Har du en dator som du tror att vi har användning för, tveka inte att maila någon arrangör om det

sumone who speaks a foriegn lanhuage who gets pisses off while loosing in counter strike

fuck i got AWPed again!!!

Har du en dator som du tror att vi har användning för, tveka inte att maila någon arrangör om det by mikez0r August 17, 2003

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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

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floxi

Short-hand for the word floccinaucinihilipilification, meaning the estimation of something as valueless (encountered mainly as an example of one of the longest words in the English language).

After we broke up, he was floxi to me.

floxi by Dr. Geek May 13, 2009

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leafers

NYC people who migrate north to Quahog, RI to see the leaves in the fall.

New York and everyone from there can fornicate themselves with an iron stick.

leafers by ss++ February 8, 2005

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Respectfully

Precedes or follows either a gratuitously disrespectful or honest remark, originated in New York City. Used in similar fashion to "no offense" or "to be honest," interchangeably.

Ya mans is wild buns, respectfully. Respectfully he's washed.

After school, The Modells on Jamaica Ave was active. Respectfully.

Respectfully by john quan the first December 20, 2020

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You met me at a very Chinese time in my life

A moment in time where you feel distinctly Chinese over all other things.

Dante: "I wish I could be Nigerian, but I can't because I'm Chinese. You met me at a very Chinese time in my life."

You met me at a very Chinese time in my life by Sus Chad September 21, 2026

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