wikifail

Being failed on a paper/essay/project for using wikipedia as your main source of research.

Jane used wikipedia to write her essay, but her teacher wikifailed her for not having good sources.

wikifail by OmgIconoclast November 4, 2007

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Wikifail

Wikipedia provides incorrect information

Teacher (accusingly): "Where did you get that information from?"

Student (sheepishly): "wikipedia"

Teacher: ...

Student (in quick self-defense): "Wikifail!"

Wikifail by SherlockRebecca May 24, 2010

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wikifail • wikimail

wikifail

When someone uses Wikipedia for research and their teacher fails them because of it.

Jen used wikipedia for her research essay so her teacher wikifailed her

wikifail by Rommorwen November 7, 2007

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Wikifail

"Wikifail" verb, n. {Wik-e-fæl} Is the frequent and most likely outcome of the user-administrated, popular online encyclopedia Wikipedia. Users create a "Wikifail" when they post information that is knowingly or unknowingly incorrect at the point of submission, generating mostly light-hearted responses of irritation and, in some extreme cases, anger. Anyone using the term "Wikifail" is most likely playing World of Warcraft, and feels he/she cannot be bothered correcting the mistake(s) that have led to their frustration.

(On Wikipedia): "Harry Potter is portrayed in the film series by Daniel Watson"
(WoW User): "OMG what a noob, thts the worst wikifail I've ever seen lulz"

Wikifail by Ronseal April 21, 2011

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wikimail

To send an email with a wikipedia link.

"What's the difference between a Corm and a Rhizome?"
"I'll look it up later and wikimail you!"

wikimail by Slackerguy June 29, 2008

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Serial Monogamist

Someone who jumps from one relationship immediately into another one.

Serial monogamists can not stand to be alone and often suffer from vast commitment and insecurity issues.

Because they jump into relationships immediately after the previous one has ended, serial monogamists typically don't take the time to reflect on their behavior or why their previous relationships failed; thus, they end up making the same relationship mistakes over and over again.

Person 1: Damn, Dustin already has a new girlfriend?! It's only been two weeks since he broke up with his fiance! I think he's a sociopath.

Person 2: No, he's a serial monogamist...

Serial Monogamist by Goody2Shuze March 6, 2016

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liquid lunch

A lunchbreak comprised entirely of alcoholic beverages, and no food.

"With all the lay-offs that morning, it was rough. I hit the bar around the corner for a liquid lunch mid-day."

liquid lunch by Alexandra July 27, 2004

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