Evac156's definitions

crater

Verb. To fall as if from a great height, hit the ground with a significant impact, and end up below ground level. Used figuratively to describe a severe downturn in popularity, reputation, value, etc.

The president's approval rating really cratered after the latest scandal.

My stock portfolio cratered during the tech sector implosion a few years back.

by Evac156 February 22, 2005

crunch mode

The way one works during crunch time. In an effort to make up for schedule slippage and meet a deadline, workers are required to make sacrifices including (but not limited to) sleep, nutrition, social life, hygiene, and product quality.

The whole team is in crunch mode, so we've got the sleeping bags in the office and we're sending out for more pizza.

by Evac156 February 22, 2005

crunch time

The interval of time immediately before a project is due, when it becomes apparent that the schedule has slipped and everyone is going to have to work like dogs to try to complete the project in time. Crunch time usually occurs during the period between the next-to-last scheduled milestone (prior to which everyone was able to delude themselves tht the schedule had NOT slipped) and the final deadline for delivery. During crunch time, workers are in crunch mode. Prevalent in the software industry, but used elsewhere as well.

"We've got three weeks left to complete six weeks worth of work. Looks like we'll be living on take-out for a while."

"I freakin' hate crunch time."

by Evac156 February 22, 2005

circumflatulate

To waste time. A cute way of saying "fart around." Combination of "circum-" meaning "around" as in "circumnavigate" and "flatulate," to fart. Usually good for a chuckle the first time someone hears it. Akin to circumfornicate, but less harsh and easier to explain in polite company.

You guys had better stop circumflatulating and get some work done.

by Evac156 February 9, 2005

real soon now

A vague measurement of time, typically applied to delivery of a software project. It is used sarcastically, to indicate that the product has missed one or several promised delivery dates, and rather than embarrassing themselves by announcing and missing another deadline, the developer is simply saying it will be ready "real soon now." When someone says a product is due out "real soon now" chances are they really don't expect it any time soon. Also abbreviated as RSN.

First they told us that the product would be done end of first quarter, then they changed it to late second quarter, and since we're well into the fourth quarter, we can expect to see it real soon now.

by Evac156 February 22, 2005

brain candy

An experience that is enjoyable because it stimulates the mind pleasantly, but doesn't actually make it work. Usually in reference to light and fluffy books, movies, TV shows, and other entertainment. Akin to eye candy.

No one ever called Star Trek great drama, but it makes pretty good brain candy.

by Evac156 February 9, 2005

regruntle

When someone is disgruntled, to take the actions necessary to return them to a gruntled, i.e. contented or satisfied, state.

Newscaster 1: "The latest workplace shooting spree appears to be the action of a disgruntled former employee."

Newscaster 2: "What a tragedy that no one made the effort to regruntle him before he bought that AK-47."

Newscaster 1: "Ha ha ha, a tragedy indeed. And now here's Dave with the weather..."

by Evac156 February 24, 2005