In electronics, xtal is an abbreviation for crystal, and refers to a piezoelectric crystal oscillator (a device containing quartz crystal which, if stimulated, will oscillate at a precise frequency and can be used to generate voltage sine waves). Frequently used in precise low-power clocks, and the generation of carrier radio frequencies.

An electronics simulation program, or an electronic diagram may describe a crystal oscillator as an xtal.

For example, "R1 = 1 kOhm, R2 = 500 Ohm, C1 = 10 nF, xtal1 = 4 Mhz"

xtal by Bizork May 31, 2010

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Xtaou

Emphasis word that expresses a sudden joy and excitement.

I earned 500€ in 2 hours, xtaou!

Xtaou by Pigouinoulis October 23, 2020

Dj Xtasy

A gay guy who plays on xbox live, he is so gay with his partner Daunte. (he recieves never gives)

Why are you taking it up the ass? Are you Dj Xtasy

Dj Xtasy by Jay Holbrook March 3, 2005

xtain

a christian. hence the X. (cross)

Ex1- "He's fundie (fundamentalist) 'xtain.' He believes the earth is 6000 years old, LOL"

xtain by shibbydood369 September 10, 2008

xtard

Adj. An extreme and rare act of retardation by a person who is not legally deemed mentally handicaped.

An xtard at a zoo once decided to get a closer picture of a bear by jumping into the exhibit.

xtard by brennen b September 27, 2008

xtacy

Xtacy is similar to the drug it just doesnt fuck up your head as much. It Looks Cute And Innocent..But Can Cause Some damage.Xtacy is an intense feeling that is hard to describe theres an intense rush like feeling followed by a sense of pure pleasure/bliss, it produces positive feelings, empathy for others, elimination of anxiety, and extreme relaxation. It Also Comes With Its Bad Sides...Sometimes xtacy can be too much for one person to handle.But none the less xtacy. its sexy..and cute..and everyone love it when its in the air.The Term xtacy Started in the streets in 2004

So Yea, I Was Addicted To Him Like xtacy.

xtacy by Ninerz December 5, 2006

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.

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.

murderhobo by Loup&S September 9, 2021

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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.

"Shit...the sales director chewed me out on the sales call this morning. He's totally pissed that I have nothing in my pipeline. I've been focused on this one whale for so long that I haven't had time to prospect for normal-sized deals."

Whale by FQ_GFY February 3, 2020

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Concrete cowboy

A guy who thinks he's a country kinda guy, but in reality lives a comfortable city / suburban life.

Eugene: Look at that dude in the cowboy hat!
Todd: He's just a concrete cowboy.

Concrete cowboy by EugeneJohnson42000 March 16, 2024

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hobo loko

any hard liquor that is cheap & potent.. eg. relska, popov, potters, evan williams, kamchatka, fireball, rumpleminze, southern comfort, everclear

hey let's get a drink of that?

go ahead
*takes drink* ugh wtf is that?

everclear & bepsi
fucking hobo loko eeessshh

hobo loko by d i z k o 2 0 8 September 14, 2026

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God Shot

A chance happening with profound meaning, an unexpected blessing, a "sign".

Dr. Drew on Celebrity Rehab said "All of a sudden what had been just another Hollywood proposal became for him an unexpected blessing, an opportunity for growth. In drug recovery language, that's called a "God shot."

God Shot by Imogen1564 February 25, 2011

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city chicken

A food native to Pittsburgh/Western Pennsylvania in which cubes of pork and/or veal are put on a short, wooden skewer, breaded, then baked and/or fried.

I've heard that city chicken originated during the Great Depression, when folks didn't have enough money to buy full cuts of meat, so they assembled meat scraps on a wooden skewer, creating a make-shift drumstick. Hence the name.

Are yinz havin' city chicken for dinner?

city chicken by TRF August 31, 2006

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