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consumer surplus
an economic term for the benefit you get (or retain) when you obtain something for less than you think it is really worth.
I got a new Gizmondo for 100 pounds and I would have paid up to 200 so I had a lot of consumer surplus.
That company has a monopoly so they jack up the prices to erode my consumer surplus.
That company has a monopoly so they jack up the prices to erode my consumer surplus.
consumer surplus by adam_before_eve July 30, 2006
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One Man Army Surplus Store
A Term given to those people who are collectors, Who Enjoy Collection Military Goods or Hoarders, Who collect military goods and other items thinking they'll be of some use for when the time comes.
These types of people get their goods from surplus stores, the internet, miltary swap meets or collecting stuff from their time in miltary.
These people can tend to drive around all terrain vehicles from restored M715's to driving about in a modified post- apocalypitic styled 4WD with Miltiary Jerry Cans and Mermite food containers in the back.
These people can be veterans, crazy buggers or just people who think the stuff is neat.
If you ask nicely they might let you play with their WMD around in the backyard shed or just gouge your eyes out with their bayonet for seeing too much.
These types of people get their goods from surplus stores, the internet, miltary swap meets or collecting stuff from their time in miltary.
These people can tend to drive around all terrain vehicles from restored M715's to driving about in a modified post- apocalypitic styled 4WD with Miltiary Jerry Cans and Mermite food containers in the back.
These people can be veterans, crazy buggers or just people who think the stuff is neat.
If you ask nicely they might let you play with their WMD around in the backyard shed or just gouge your eyes out with their bayonet for seeing too much.
1st guy "Wow!, Did you see that Dodge Ambulance go by?.
That would make a great ride to beat about in the bush."
2nd guy "Careful, that One Man Army Surplus Store has got a screw loose, I heard he tried napalm the neighbour's cat once."
That would make a great ride to beat about in the bush."
2nd guy "Careful, that One Man Army Surplus Store has got a screw loose, I heard he tried napalm the neighbour's cat once."
One Man Army Surplus Store by Muttl-E July 26, 2009
self-esteem surplus
self-esteem surplus by Jed Fearon January 19, 2009
government surplus
In city, county, state, and federal governmental organizations, a surplus is a situation where such organizations take in more money than they pay out.
George W. Bush took the budget and flushed it down the toilet. We had a surplus when we came in, now we have record deficets.
government surplus by jesster79 March 1, 2005
Surplus
Older military gear (mostly clothes) which is now being sold on civilian market. Usually issued and worn but sometimes also brand new.
Dude, check out this stuff! It's a really great military jacket and it was dirt cheap since it's surplus.
Surplus by Shephard, Sierra-99 / λ September 11, 2020
single surplus
The surplus of money that comes after a break-up. Often spent on new clothing and electronics. Only applies to working males.
single surplus by deckardk February 19, 2011
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Frothability
The measure of an emotional and over zealous consumer in an upwardly charging market, also known as a bull market. It's characterized by rising asset prices, increased investor confidence, and favorable growth in the markets, bro.
The frothability was evident as over-zealous consumers eagerly engaged in bidding wars, driving property prices to unsustainable levels reminiscent of previous speculative bubbles.
Frothability by cptn.kagaroo1 January 26, 2024
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Soul digger
A man who dates women with the sole purpose of exploiting their time, energy, and labor while he sucks the joy and happiness from their lives.
"That guy's a soul digger. He'll expect you to work full time, but you'll be doing all the cooking, cleaning, laundry, shopping, and childcare while he plays video games or watches TV."
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pod person
A person pretending to be something they aren't, or an impostor. This is inferred because of the old alien movies where alien pods appear on earth and the "pod people" dispose of the humans and slowly reproduce the bodies, pretending to be humans.
The pod person was pretending to be my father, but I knew that he was an alien when he acted differently than my father ever would have.
pod person by Christopher M. May 9, 2005
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dead drop
A dead drop is a location used to secretly pass items between two people, without requiring them to meet.
Spies have been known to use dead drops, using various techniques to hide the items and to signal that the drop has been made. Drug dealers use this as well.
A common place is to duct tape the item to the underside of a toilet cover in a public restroom.
A signal is sometimes used as well to indicate there is something to pickup, like a pile of stones in a certain formation. After checking the drop the signal is removed.
Spies have been known to use dead drops, using various techniques to hide the items and to signal that the drop has been made. Drug dealers use this as well.
A common place is to duct tape the item to the underside of a toilet cover in a public restroom.
A signal is sometimes used as well to indicate there is something to pickup, like a pile of stones in a certain formation. After checking the drop the signal is removed.
"The dead drop is the restroom toilet at the Gulf station at the corner of Commercial Ave. and Georges Rd."
dead drop by rubberroom July 23, 2008
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No Surprises Wedding
A "No Surprises Wedding," or NSW, is a wedding invitation designation that tells attendees that there can be no unplanned announcements, engagements, events or speeches at the wedding - all actions must be pre-approved by the couple. Anyone who performs an unapproved "surprise" will be asked to leave the wedding early.
This designation comes from Reddit, where so many stories of bad wedding behavior indicated a need to communicate expectations for the wedding behavior of attendees.
This designation comes from Reddit, where so many stories of bad wedding behavior indicated a need to communicate expectations for the wedding behavior of attendees.
You are cordially invited to the nuptials of Brian and Tom on October 31 at noon.
Please note that this wedding is child-free (under 10) and a No Surprises Wedding (NSW). Reach out to wedding planner Sami Smith to request approvals or exceptions; please note that exceptions will be rare. Limited child care for under-10s will be available. All approvals will be noted and included in planning. Unapproved, or surprise exceptions, will result in guests being asked to leave.
Please note that this wedding is child-free (under 10) and a No Surprises Wedding (NSW). Reach out to wedding planner Sami Smith to request approvals or exceptions; please note that exceptions will be rare. Limited child care for under-10s will be available. All approvals will be noted and included in planning. Unapproved, or surprise exceptions, will result in guests being asked to leave.
No Surprises Wedding by dbdefenestrate August 27, 2023
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ulzzang
Ulzzang true definition is "best & "face" = best face in korean. They are basically people with above average looks, sometimes with the use of photoshop and haduri who post their pics online, some becoming internet celebrities.
ulzzang by `r i k kit t y February 26, 2008
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