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Spectrumy
Adj. A term used to describe a person you believe to be somewhere on the pervasive developmental disorder (autism) spectrum but you’re not sure where.
Sydney: “I really don't like that Adam guy.”
Nick: “He's legit autistic. Pretty sure. It's been awhile since I’ve seen him but I'm pretty sure. He’s spectrumy.”
Nick: “He's legit autistic. Pretty sure. It's been awhile since I’ve seen him but I'm pretty sure. He’s spectrumy.”
Spectrumy by Scout was fat. March 1, 2018
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The sub spectrum
1. n. The spectrum below or beneath the autism spectrum.
2. n. Foolish or socially inappropriate behavior.
2. n. Foolish or socially inappropriate behavior.
Did you see Rick at my cousin's wedding?
Yeah, he was eating the flowers out of the center pieces.
That was totally on the sub spectrum. What's wrong with that guy?
Yeah, he was eating the flowers out of the center pieces.
That was totally on the sub spectrum. What's wrong with that guy?
The sub spectrum by picc285 May 2, 2019
On the spectrum
A phrase used to describe a person with social tics and/or awkwardness usually associated with autism or asperger's syndrome.
"That kid seems a little off to me."
"Yeah, totally - I think he's on the spectrum."
"Sheldon Cooper is such a funny character..he's definitely on the spectrum, though. "
"Yeah, totally - I think he's on the spectrum."
"Sheldon Cooper is such a funny character..he's definitely on the spectrum, though. "
On the spectrum by ggthghjr October 19, 2013
Spectrum Internet
You want to never access the internet again? You want to get an F on your essay because your internet’s down? Look no further, it’s fucking Spectrum Internet.
We at spectrum fucking dare you to try to connect to the internet. We bet our fucking business you won’t. Spectrum internet is the fucking worst, prove us wrong.
Spectrum Internet by iwanttocommitneckrope October 29, 2018
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Gay Spectrum
Just like the Electromagnetic Spectrum (go to Wikipedia you mediocre dunces), the Gay Spectrum lists various wavelengths of Gayness - according to the longest-lasting wavelength of Gayness and the highest frequency of Gayness i.e. strongest.
Randomer 1: Where would you place him on the Gay Spectrum?
Randomer 2: Oh no! The Gay-mma rays burn!!!
Randomer 2: Oh no! The Gay-mma rays burn!!!
Gay Spectrum by FunkyDAWG May 17, 2012
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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.
Pee Calculus
When you have to pee in a movie but don’t want to miss anything, and must do the following mental equation: will the amount I have to pee cause enough discomfort to diminish my attention capacity for the remainder of the movie to an extent which is greater than the amount of the movie I would miss by making a mad dash to the restroom.
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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
Brent: he just tossed me a slop grenade
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