We use a lot of specialized jargon in our jobs, classes or hobbies / interests. What's an example & definition of one bit of jargon you know?
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Wow... theres a lot! I will give "nimbyism" since I just wrote that a couple of sentences ago. It basically refers to the "not in my back yard" kind of people who are all for conservation, for instance, unless it directly encroaches upon them in some way.
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"Embrace the suck": Translation: The situation is bad, but deal with it. FUBAR - Fuck*d Up Beyond All Recognition.
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I used to inspect, test and troubleshoot photo electric tubes, which had a "fill tube" attached. Sometimes that fill tube would be broken off... I called them John Bobbitts. I know that's pretty technical.. but there ya go.=0]
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Truck Driving ... "Reefer" ... refrigerated trailer "Big Road" .... highway "Flip Flop" ... return trip "Chicken Coup" ... truck scales "Bear" ... police "Back Door" ... behind "Lot Lizard" ... truck stop prostitute
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In the sales field, a "T-O" or "turn over" happens when a salesperson is unable to close a sale, so he brings in coworker to talk to his prospects with hope that they might think of a different angle and close the sale.
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