termiknowlogy
Having an expansive vocabulary. A vast knowledge of words and there meaning. Also refers to the study of word meanings and proper use.
termiknowlogy by I did this October 23, 2009
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Terminology
DUDE 1: "Mate, where's the Qantas Terminal"
MATE: "Sorry I can't help you, it's Sydney airport"
DUDE 1: "Someone didn't study terminology!!"
MATE: "Sorry I can't help you, it's Sydney airport"
DUDE 1: "Someone didn't study terminology!!"
Terminology by essenceofexistence April 19, 2017
Harvard Terminology
Harvard Terminology is the ambiguous grouping of words, typically in response to an inquiry requiring action, who’s objective is to leave the inquirer with sufficient hope to stifle the inquiry. This fleeting hope is usually followed by confusion and bewilderment regarding the true nature of this cruel response.
Ryland: Hey Stacy, what are you doing tonight? Would you like to go to a movie and grab a bite? Or maybe if you're not doing anything this weekend we could go to the beach. Let me know what works for you.
Stacy: That sounds like fun.
Ryland: You know, everytime you use Harvard Terminology, a baby turtle dies.
Stacy: That sounds like fun.
Ryland: You know, everytime you use Harvard Terminology, a baby turtle dies.
Harvard Terminology by RJL310 May 28, 2006
medical terminology
an absurd blend of dog Latin, anglicized Greek, and bastardized mumbo-jumbo fragments of various other languages used by physicians and wannabe physicians solely for the purpose of establishing dominance in clinical interactions with those outside the medical community.
The patient came into my office acting like he knew his anus from a hole in the ground, but I threw some medical terminology at him to make him feel uneducated and vulnerable.
medical terminology by AltLans September 29, 2013
Tumblr Terminology
Used to describe words created or re-defined by social justice warriors for their various concepts. Mainly coined on Tumblr for use by their userbase, whether online or in real life.
Person 1: Wow, that was retarded.
Person 2: You ableist piece of shit, check your privilege!
Person 1: Would you fuck off with your Tumblr terminology, please?
Person 2: You ableist piece of shit, check your privilege!
Person 1: Would you fuck off with your Tumblr terminology, please?
Tumblr Terminology by Herp Herpkinson July 28, 2015
Terminology Nazi
Someone who flips the hell out when you use a term that is not the "original" or correct term for something even though any rational person understands exactly what you mean in 99.9% of practical situations.
"Hey, did you try the bottomless clip mutator?"
"IT'S NOT A CLIP IT'S A MAGAZINE!"
or
"It's pretty cool how Doom was so revolutionary putting the player on a 3d plane, which looked awesome."
"DOOM IS 2.5D NOT 3D FAGET!!"
"Don't be such a terminology nazi Kyle, you know what he means."
"IT'S NOT A CLIP IT'S A MAGAZINE!"
or
"It's pretty cool how Doom was so revolutionary putting the player on a 3d plane, which looked awesome."
"DOOM IS 2.5D NOT 3D FAGET!!"
"Don't be such a terminology nazi Kyle, you know what he means."
Terminology Nazi by Rod_Jonse December 28, 2011
Harvard Terminology
Harvard Terminology is the convoluted grouping of words, typically in response to an inquiry requiring action, who’s objective is to leave the inquirer with sufficient hope to stifle the inquiry. This fleeting hope is usually followed by confusion and bewilderment regarding the true nature of this cruel response.
Ryland: Hey Stacy, what are you doing tonight? Would you like to go to a movie and grab a bite? Or maybe if you're not doing anything this weekend we could go to the beach. Let me know what works for you.
Stacy: That sounds like fun.
Ryland: I thought I told you to quit using Harvard Terminology on me.
Stacy: That sounds like fun.
Ryland: I thought I told you to quit using Harvard Terminology on me.
Harvard Terminology by c0c0puph May 28, 2006
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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.
After school, The Modells on Jamaica Ave was active. Respectfully.
Respectfully by john quan the first December 20, 2020
Word of the Day on September 26, 2026
You met me at a very Chinese time in my life
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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crunchy
Adjective. Used to describe persons who have adjusted or altered their lifestyle for environmental reasons. Crunchy persons tend to be politically strongly left-leaning and may be additionally but not exclusively categorized as vegetarians, vegans, eco-tarians, conservationists, environmentalists, neo-hippies, tree huggers, nature enthusiasts, etc.
Also used to describe establishments where alternative foods and products are sold, i.e. natural food stores.
Modified derivative of granola.
Also used to describe establishments where alternative foods and products are sold, i.e. natural food stores.
Modified derivative of granola.
murderhobo
In a tabletop game, a murderhobo is a player who murders NPCs indiscriminately. This is normally derogatory, referring to a player who totally ignores quests, dialog, backstory, trade, world building etc.
The term is most common with Dungeons and Dragons, but it can be applied to most RPGs where the player is allowed to kill most quest-giving NPCs and NPC traders. E.g. Elder Scrolls, Fallout, Divinity original sin.
The term is most common with Dungeons and Dragons, but it can be applied to most RPGs where the player is allowed to kill most quest-giving NPCs and NPC traders. E.g. Elder Scrolls, Fallout, Divinity original sin.
DM: The sad little orphan girl tugs at Steve's trenchcoat to get his attention, and ask for help saving her pet dog from...
Steve: I'd like to roll a strength check against strangling the orphan.
Dave: I call dibs on the dog.
DM: You murderhobos disgust me.
Steve: I'd like to roll a strength check against strangling the orphan.
Dave: I call dibs on the dog.
DM: You murderhobos disgust me.
murderhobo by Loup&S September 9, 2021
Word of the Day on September 22, 2026
Whale
In sales terms, a whale is a prospect that is significantly larger than an organization’s average customer.
Whales are large and extremely difficult to close. Due to their immense size, they are highly sought-after.
A whale is typically identified at first by a whale hunter on the sales team, but often requires cross-discipline participation in order to close; this includes assistance from operations, engineering, creative, client success, and business development teams.
Whales are large and extremely difficult to close. Due to their immense size, they are highly sought-after.
A whale is typically identified at first by a whale hunter on the sales team, but often requires cross-discipline participation in order to close; this includes assistance from operations, engineering, creative, client success, and business development teams.