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programmer's high 

The feeling of satisfaction a person gets after writing his or her own program and running it successfully. Lasts approximately 10 minutes before wearing off, due to another task appearing immediately after the completion of one task
I let out a sigh of relief and basked in the programmer's high after I had completed this week's programming task. Sadly, hearing my victory sigh, the boss gave me another job to do. Son of a... !!!
programmer's high by CodeKraken February 22, 2011
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programmer's tan

The pasty white tan of a person who works over eighty hours a week and never gets any sun.
Bill's been doing a lot of hours lately -- he's really working on his programmer's tan.
programmer's tan by Mike Ellis April 9, 2004
Word of the Day on June 11, 2007

Programmer's Interface 

Often used to describe the way a programmer's face looks after little or no sleep over a prolonged period of time.

Can also be used to descibe a programmer's face after spending more than 5 days inside, in front of a computer.

Programmer's Interface usually includes:

- Dark circles around the eyes
- Bloodshot eyes
- Pale skin
- Stubble (if male)
Programmer 1: Hey man, you look rough today.

Programmer 2: Yeah, I've got some serious Programmer's Interface going on today.

Programmer 1: Been up for a few days programming again?

Programmer 2: Yeah. Pretty much.

programmer's butt 

noun
a large butt as a result of sitting in front of a computer all day coding, eating, testing, eating....repeat
During my time as a developer for a software company, I developed programmer's butt and had to quit my job to become a personal trainer

The Programmer's Curse 

When learning a new language, unless your first working sample is "Hello World" you will be cursed and will struggle to use that language for anything useful.
I was learning Ruby on Rails but because I didn't start with a "Hello World" example, I've been struggling with it from Day One.

Bob: "Hey, Jim. I can't seem to understand why my Ruby on Rails project just won't work."
Jim: "Did you start with a basic "Hello World" example to show you understand the basics?"
Bob: "Heck no! Why would I waste my time."
Jim: <smh> "Well, good luck, Jim. You've cursed yourself with The Programmer's Curse.
The Programmer's Curse by h4rper August 28, 2019

programmer socks

Those white and blue/pink striped socks femboys wear. Seeing as how a vast majority of programmers are joked to be furries or femboys, that's where this saying gets it's origin.
Twink A: Babe you look really good in your programmer socks, wanna put them on for me?
Twink B: Sure! UwU

Adobe Programmer Syndrome (APS) 

A programmer, or group of programmers, more interested in tacking more and more "bloatware" features to software, rather then cleaning up and optimizing existing code. Usually using the excuse "Computers are faster now, they can handle it"

Any real programmer knows performance > features and splash screens are soooo 2001.
Timeline of Photoshop suffering from Adobe Programmer Syndrome (APS)

load times on top performance computers.

Version Number
5 5 Seconds
6 10 Seconds

7 15 Seconds

CS 30 Seconds
CS2 20 Seconds
CS3 20 Seconds
CS4 35 Seconds
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Example 1:
“Did you see that caillou over there? His head is reflecting the sun like a disco ball.”
Example 2:
“I think Dave is finally accepting his hair loss. He just went full caillou and shaved the whole thing off.”
caillou by WMH01 September 12, 2026
Word of the Day on September 13, 2026

Brought-upsy 

scruples; to have manners;

May also be spelt Brought-upsie

WestIndian/Caribbean in orient - Barbados, WHUT.
Example 1: Child, you ain't got no brought-upsy?

Translation: My Child, have you not any manners?



Example 2: What, you ain't got no brought-upsy?

Translation: I can't believe you're doing that. Were you not taught any manners as a child?
Brought-upsy by B-Town Gilly April 20, 2005
Word of the Day on September 12, 2026
The practice of modifying a model (not limited to toy action figures) to achieve some result other than that intended by the manufacturer. ...
I had to kitbash my Luke Skywalker figure with my Darth Vader figure because Luke was missing a hand.
kitbash by geru January 15, 2006
Word of the Day on September 11, 2026

Satellite baddies

Attractive women who are far from your location.
There are no hot girls in the area, theres only satellite baddies.
Satellite baddies by Banksy123 September 5, 2026
Word of the Day on September 10, 2026
Omg, the ramifications!”
-“You forgot about the rammys, bro.”
Rammys by Brandonmical August 4, 2023
Word of the Day on September 9, 2026

Failure Shower 

When you fail at something in life (eg. failing an exam or not getting a job), go home and spend an hour just standing in the shower, propping yourself up against the wall with your eyes on your feet.
Caleb knew the only thing to do after he didnt get prefect was take a failure shower.
Failure Shower by Vikingnz October 27, 2009
Word of the Day on September 8, 2026
Acronym for Non-Athletic Regular Person. Your schools lacrosse team probably shouts it at you while you walk by.
Lookie at these bunch of narps, NARP NARP NARP
NARP by Douchebag McKenzy March 31, 2010
Word of the Day on September 7, 2026
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