Thermostat
That thingy on the wall that only dads can touch and will say “it cost money” to you if you touch it
Thermostat by Falling walrus October 19, 2019
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thermostat
the thingy on the wall that controls the temperature of the room. Of course, it will always be too hot or too cold.
The cunt said "its too hot" so I turned the thermostat down and an hour later she's complaining its "too cold in here". So I undressed her and warmed her up in bed.
thermostat by Jake February 3, 2004
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thermostat foot
the exposure of a single foot in the attempt to precisely control one's body temperature while bundled in ample covers.
Often involves frantic flailing after awakening overheated. The foot is then returned under the covers after the appropriate temperature is achieved.
Often involves frantic flailing after awakening overheated. The foot is then returned under the covers after the appropriate temperature is achieved.
thermostat foot by pharmgrl2001 December 7, 2009
thermostat compatible
Her: One thing you should know about me, is that I need the temperature to be at least 75 °
Him: Me too! We are thermostat compatible.
Him: Me too! We are thermostat compatible.
thermostat compatible by zevg September 24, 2012
Thermostat Battle
The intense, although very sneaky, altercation where two or more inhabitants of the same living space continually adjust the thermostat to their respective preferred temperatures, without the knowledge of the other person(s).
I set my thermostat to 65 degrees last night, and now it's at 80! My roommate must be declaring a thermostat battle!
Thermostat Battle by Iamsogood April 24, 2014
Thermostat Hack
The sneaky adjustment of the thermostat, often out of deference to your spouse, roommate or co-worker.
Thermostat Hack by Abiding Dude August 16, 2011
Brooklyn thermostat
A window open in the dead of winter, as used by tenants of apartments with building-controlled heating (typically steam radiators), which presumably doubles as a basement blast-furnace and would otherwise boil the occupants alive. So-named for its prevalence in the NYC borough and similar metropolitan areas with many pre-war buildings.
"That open window ain't a 'waste of energy,' it's the Brooklyn thermostat, and I swear d'ya it's the only thing keepin' us all from becomin' kebabs!"
Brooklyn thermostat by anonymoustach3 December 15, 2020
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