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Downgrades disguised as security patches and bug fixes to electronics and computer software. Not to be confused with upgrades, which traditionally were supposed to enhance a software product's user experience.
"I lost more control of my computer after the latest automatic updates."

"My smartphone app took features and functions away! And now, they want me to pay for the subscription gimmick or pro versions after the latest updates."
Updates by zorakblinks July 19, 2021
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Updates in real-time 

The characterological template? It does that too! I do it manually. And I'm not going to stop being brilliant any time soon barring some unforeseen catastrophe.
Hym "And, like the collective dialogue, it updates in real-time. But whereas the collective dialogue is like ONE water molecule freezing... This is like MANY water molecules freezing. An individual-collective dialogue! With more water molecules being added to the collection daily."
Updates in real-time by Hym Iam August 22, 2023

Teletubbies Updates 

TeletubbiesFact is an online ARG Developed online in the summer of 2017. It takes place in utah with the main character being an unstable man and his problems with his wife. During November the account was suspended at 63,000 followers. An alt was made only 2 days later called @Teletubbiefact_ which also ended up being suspended 2 weeks later at 7,000 followers. The third account is currently still up and is called _teletubbiefact and is at 11,000 followers and has been around for only a week or so.
Have you heard of teletubbies updates? its that one weird twitter account that got up to 60,000 followers in only 3 months by posting creepy ass tweets!
Teletubbies Updates by ilovehorror118 December 10, 2017

Automatic Updates 

An annoying feature of Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2. It automatically downloads "critical updates" to fix security holes found almost daily in Internet Explorer and in other parts of the operating system, then it harasses you to restart your computer. If you click "Restart Later" the box will pop back up in about five minutes.
noob: Automatic Updates rules!
h4x0r: Don't use it...if you do I won't be able to hack your PC! Liek, omg!

Doing updates 

Describes the art of skiving. Is often used when in a panic to think of an excuse or to conceal the fact that you are doing absolutely nothing.
Is my Computer ready yet? No, It's doing updates.

What are doing round the other side of that bench? I'm doing updates.

You busy? Yeah, doing updates.
Doing updates by Mappyl November 4, 2013

1D Updates 

Consisting of many twitter accounts who stalk 5 homosexuals 24/7, never sleep, and are proud of every single thing they do. They know what's up with those 5 homos before they even know it themselves. Watch out but they have skills. They should replace the FBI. Best update accounts : @1DUpallnightx_ & @1DStalking & @1DWhereAbouts & @1DWorldUpdate :)
" Zayn and Niall are at the gates at the studios, and Niall just dropped a lighter. #Confirmed "

" Our insider just met Harry, he said that he is single. "

" We don't follow back, we have to keep our timeline clear for just updates. "

" Niall is in his apartment, Louis is at the Olympics, Zayn and Louis are not seemed to be spotted anywhere. "
" For the millionth time, we are a 1D Updates accounts we do NOT follow back. "

" Liam was seen in London just 2 minutes ago #Unconfirmed "
1D Updates by Niall'sMofo August 6, 2012

disgracebook updates 

The act of posting status updates to one's facebook page while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.
Did you see Brittany's litany of disgracebook updates last night? She must've been wasted for reals.
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trucker's tan 

A sunburn or suntan focused on the left arm. It is caused by the left side of the body being the only half that gets exposed to sunlight while driving. Presumably, it would be located on the right side of the body in countries where they drive on the left side of the road.
I had a trucker's tan after driving for 10 straight hours on a sunny day.
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Every time I walk into the toy aisle, I catch myself kidulting over the latest action figures and LEGO sets!
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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.
According to the boffins downstairs, the murderer used a serrated blade.
Boffin by Agnon February 11, 2023
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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.
I saw Satantango last night, wonderful film but by the 5th hour I had to start doing pee calculus.
Pee Calculus by anorlondo October 1, 2026
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Literally "dirty" pronounced with a West Indian accent. Can also have a positive connotation, for example Sean Paul's album title "Dutty Rock".
"The girl is pretty but she corrupt and dutty!"

or, in a positive usage:

"Booya! That freestyle was dutty!"
Dutty by J Hall April 3, 2003
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korean word for madam, older woman
Ajumma wait a moment
Ajumma by aintnotinbutnice July 5, 2009
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