natural response

In electrical or mechanical engineering, natural response is the response of a system to a change from equilibrium. It is also the response given by a female after having been asked out on a date.

Whenever I ask a girl out, her natural response is "no."

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sky hook

A sky hook is a fictional apparatus, the retrieval of which is demanded of newbie grocery store clerks as a kind of lighthearted hazing ritual. Often combined with bucket of steam.

Billy, go grab a sky hook and a bucket of steam and get started on those windows!

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Arrays

In mathematics, arrays are a method for storing information arranged in some specified way, for example a list, or a table. It is also a method used by math geeks to ask their boss for more money.

Boss, I want arrays.

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second order

In mathematics, a term used to describe the derivative of a derivative. Also a term used in restaurants by math geeks to indicate that a duplicate meal is desired.

Garçon, I'll have a second order of those ribs.

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Bubba no

An expression sometimes uttered when you see that a friend's injury is much worse than they realize. Said by the fictional character Forrest Gump when he sees that his friend Bubba has been mortally wounded in combat.

I fell off my skateboard and broke my arm. I didn't realize the bone was sticking through the skin 'til my bud said "Bubba no."

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Total Smoke Show

A term used to describe someone who is extremely attractive, often in a way that turns heads and garners widespread attention. This person exudes confidence, sex appeal, and a striking appearance that makes them stand out in any crowd. Typically used to highlight a level of physical attractiveness that is exceptionally high.

"Did you see Jamie at the party last night? She was a total smoke show!"

wronskian

A technique in mathematics used to prove that the solutions of a differential equation are linearly independent. Also a term used by math geeks to inform one another when trying to solve a problem, that compounding one botched attempt after another won't lead to success.

Dude, two wronskians don't make a right.

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