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Definition of NIH syndrome
NIH syndrome
noun - uncountable
- a "syndrome" involving a company's hesitance or refusal to use any idea or product it didn't invent or create. NIH is an acronym for "not invented here."
Since middle management suffers from NIH syndrome, we've been reinventing the wheel quite a bit lately.
- See more words with the same meaning: acronyms (list of).
- See more words with the same meaning: computer slang.
Last edited on Jul 27 2012. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Aug 26 2009.
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Other terms relating to 'acronyms (list of)': | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "three-letter acronym". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "dad I'd like to fuck". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "I know, right?" | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "bondage, dominance, submission, masochism". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "stay-at-home mom" or "stay-at-home mother". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "who's bad, who's not". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "Work In progress." | |
| Definitions include: acronym of "adios mother fucker." | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "talk to you soon". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "can't remember a fucking thing". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "dear partner", i.e. one's unmarried significant other. | |
| Definitions include: "confidential informant". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "I'm not an expert". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "law enforcement officer". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "chubby fat girl". | |
Other terms relating to 'computer slang': | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "don't forget to be awesome". | |
| Definitions include: zapping someone is cussing them out. | |
| Definitions include: a metaphorical area that contains the underlying implementation of something - e.g. a piece of hardware, a piece of software, an idea, etc. | |
| Definitions include: see ASLR. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "holy fucking shit". | |
| Definitions include: This definition is questionable and is pending deletion. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "as far as I can recall" or "as far as I can remember". | |
| Definitions include: acronym of "as far as I know." | |
| Definitions include: an underpowered computer. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "I love you too". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "I don't know". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "end of message". | |
| Definitions include: "later". | |
| Definitions include: hot or fine. | |
| Definitions include: "Internet BF", i.e. "Internet Boyfriend". | |
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Other terms relating to 'here': | |
| Definitions include: to leave. | |
| Definitions include: acronym of "bend over here it comes again." | |
| Definitions include: an invitation for a hug; "let's hug each other." | |
| Definitions include: statement of disbelief. | |
| Definitions include: statement of shock or surprise; doubt or disagreement; or disapproval. | |
| Definitions include: statement prior to making an attempt that the speaker thinks will likely fail. | |
| Definitions include: The event that causes an action. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "not invented here". | |
| Definitions include: leaving. | |
| Definitions include: leaving. | |
| Definitions include: used to express annoyance at someone's mention or suggestion of X. | |
| Definitions include: this. | |
| Definitions include: at the current location. | |
Other terms relating to 'invent': | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "not invented here". | |
Other terms relating to 'not': | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "do not disturb". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "I am not a constitutional lawyer". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "I am not a lawyer." | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "I am not a medical doctor". | |
| Definitions include: "I am not a quantum physicist". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "I am not your lawyer". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "in my, not so humble opinion". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "I'm not an expert". | |
| Definitions include: appearing last in some list, but not because it's the least important item on the list. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "not applicable." | |
| Definitions include: This definition is questionable and is pending deletion. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "not invented here". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "not in my backyard." | |
| Definitions include: acronym for not mind safe. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "not much, you". | |
Other terms relating to 'syndrome': | |
| Definitions include: forgetfulness. | |
| Definitions include: a metaphorical "syndrome" that an overweight person has. | |
| Definitions include: back pain from sitting for an extended period of time with a large wallet in one's back pocket. | |
| Definitions include: This is when a fat or unattractive looking women believes she is hot and can have any man she desires. | |
| Definitions include: a person who is slight in stature, who has a short temper and something to prove. | |
| Definitions include: an alleged combination of symptoms said to affect short men. | |
| Definitions include: same as "epizootics of the blowhole" | |
| Definitions include: pre-menstrual syndrome, to be grumpy or moody. | |
| Definitions include: misspelling of Shiny Object Syndrome. | |
| Definitions include: the need for sparkly accessories ("bling"). | |
| Definitions include: an alleged combination of symptoms said to affect short men. | |
| Definitions include: the deterioration of safety photographic film (usually motion picture film) which produces a strong vinegar odor. | |
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