Term used to describe the inbred and redneck mannerisms of born-and-raised suburban guys from upstate New York that take PD and FD jobs in NYC. Their lack of street savvy and naivety to urban culture gives them the appearance of having autism in such jobs.
This boss is so scared, nervous, sneaky and stressed-out? Does have the Appalachian Autism?
A term used for a mixed breed canine since the early 1970's, approximately 12 to 24 inches tall, that howls / bays more than it barks and is of some hound descent (mostly beagle), found in the West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Ohio regions, used for hunting smaller game
Hunter 1: Thats a fine little huntin' dog u got there, what kind of dog is that?
Hunter 2: Oh this is Daisy and shes an Appalachian Gypsy Hound
An act of spontaneous repair or fabrication of an item or system sometimes used in a humorous or self deprecating fashion.
Solving a technical issue in a temporary manor until a permanent replacement can be acquired if that is even possible.
Usually accomplished without proper engineering knowledge or training, without proper materials and components, or without proper tools for the job at hand. More often lacking all three.
A skill typically employed by individuals who can be described as 'born engineers' or as being naturally gifted with a 'head for tinkering'. These individuals likely could have done well in the STEM fields if they ever had the resources or opportunity to attend the proper schooling or purchase the proper tools and training.
Commonly used in rural environments found in and around economically depressed areas near the Appalachian Mountains in the United States.
Synonymous with the term 'Redneck Engineering', or in urban environments 'Improvisational Engineering' or 'Jury-rigging'.
The products of Appalachian Engineering are sometimes, but not necessarily always, considered ramshackle or slapdash.
Sometimes used in conjunction with some variation of the phrase "Hold my beer, I got this".
When criticized the resulting products of Appalachian Engineering are defended with the phrase, "If it looks stupid but it works then it is not stupid", although it very well might be dangerous if you aren't careful with it.
Noun:
"That is a mighty fine bit of appalachian engineering you've got there."
"She used her appalachian engineering skills and fixed that optical drive with a rubber band, and an eraser taken from a number two pencil."
When no one makes what is need to successfully make something functional
Unable to purchases proper parts so Appalachian engineering to fabric what is needed to make something work.
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a frozen Bloody Mary, piled high with whipped cream and various other sweet treats.
K: "What are you drinking?"
L: "Appalachian Mary. It's so fucking delicious!"
a frozen Bloody Mary, piled high with whipped cream and various other sweet treats.
Wow, I ordered the best Appalachian Mary at Stooger's last week!
A cocktail made when dropping a shot of Jameson Irish Whiskey into a pint glass of Code Red: Mountain Dew.
Bartender, a round of Appalachian Car Bombs for everyone!