Definition of out of the box
out of the box 
adjective
- crazy, irrational. Note: theorized that the term is a vague allusion to the "jack-in-the-box" toys, a box containing a head mounted on a spring that would pop open after a crank had been turned. The head would then bounce around. The unpredictable motion of the toy could be likened to someone who is "out of the box."
I don't know what her problem is, but she's completely out of the box!
- See more words with the same meaning: corporate-speak (list of).
- See more words with the same meaning: crazy, insane, weird, strange.
Last edited on Apr 24 2013. Submitted by John Smith from Phoenix, AZ, USA on Jun 21 1997.
- corporate-speak for "in a novel way." Typically used to refer to solving a problem or task. Often used with the verb "think." Has become cliche. Also outside (of) the box.
We've got to think out of the box on this one.
- See more words with the same meaning: corporate-speak (list of).
- See more words with the same meaning: crazy, insane, weird, strange.
Last edited on Jul 09 2007. Submitted by Anonymous on Jul 09 2007.
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Other terms relating to 'corporate-speak (list of)': | |
| Definitions include: to reduce the number of people employed in an organization or company to the point that there are no longer enough to carry out the work effectively. | |
| Definitions include: pejorative term for the formal language used in legal speech and legal documents. | |
| Definitions include: to stick one's head up out of a cubicle to look at something. | |
| Definitions include: an item on a "to do" list. | |
Other terms relating to 'crazy, insane, weird, strange': | |
| Definitions include: to be wild and crazy | |
| Definitions include: good, in reference to talent. | |
| Definitions include: crazy. | |
| Definitions include: physically excited, often appearing as if one is losing some control of their body. | |
| Definitions include: crazy. | |
| Definitions include: crazy. | |
| Definitions include: It's when someone goes so nuts that a stronger word has to be used to describe their behavior. | |
| Definitions include: comical, wacky. | |
| Definitions include: freaky. | |
| Definitions include: insane. | |
| Definitions include: crazy. | |
| Definitions include: strange, as if sedated or otherwise on drugs. | |
| Definitions include: wild. | |
| Definitions include: crazy. | |
| Definitions include: so weird that it can't even be described. | |
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| Definitions include: from "box" meaning computer. | |
| Definitions include: to have sex with a woman. | |
| Definitions include: a portable box stereo system, typically furnished with radio, cassette player, and CD player. | |
| Definitions include: an attractive female. | |
| Definitions include: cunnilingus. | |
| Definitions include: an unintelligent person. | |
| Definitions include: a television. | |
| Definitions include: vagina | |
| Definitions include: a tanning bed. | |
| Definitions include: a common woman who thinks she's somehow special, who is not worth a relationship. | |
| Definitions include: a person who talks a lot. | |
| Definitions include: vagina. | |
| Definitions include: extremely unintelligent. | |
| Definitions include: a female. Someone not intelligent. | |
| Definitions include: ass, butt | |
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Other terms relating to 'of': | |
| Definitions include: a worthless person. | |
| Definitions include: sexual activity. | |
| Definitions include: A good estimate, term of agreement | |
| Definitions include: a little crazy | |
| Definitions include: "not all there". | |
| Definitions include: skittish. | |
| Definitions include: an impressive. | |
| Definitions include: an impressive. | |
| Definitions include: many. | |
| Definitions include: better than all that. | |
| Definitions include: the best. | |
| Definitions include: something or someone cherished above all others. | |
| Definitions include: A fictional location used to denote a place that is very remote. | |
| Definitions include: very early in the day. | |
| Definitions include: some location extremely far away. | |
Other terms relating to 'out': | |
| Definitions include: the feeling when you defecate huge and your anus is stretched. | |
| Definitions include: fatigued after amphetamine use. | |
| Definitions include: very; really; extremely. | |
| Definitions include: in an irreparably bad situation; "out of luck"; "screwed". | |
| Definitions include: Slang for having a shit. | |
| Definitions include: to get someone out of jail by posting bail. | |
| Definitions include: to tell on someone; "snitch". | |
| Definitions include: a session of getting baked (i.e. high from marijuana.) | |
| Definitions include: to leave. | |
| Definitions include: also balls to the wall. | |
| Definitions include: to hit or cause bodily injury. | |
| Definitions include: to study to excess or to be over-competitive in school-work. | |
| Definitions include: to beat severely. | |
| Definitions include: to beat severely. | |
| Definitions include: to violently beat. | |
Other terms relating to 'the': | |
| Definitions include: Walking, generally as opposed to driving. | |
| Definitions include: interrogation. | |
| Definitions include: extremely intoxicated | |
| Definitions include: information. | |
| Definitions include: something you have now is worth more than two things you have just a chance of getting. | |
| Definitions include: A good estimate, term of agreement | |
| Definitions include: a secret advantage. | |
| Definitions include: Inclusive | |
| Definitions include: to make a bad situation worse. | |
| Definitions include: with the amount of time left to finish a task rapidly disappearing. | |
| Definitions include: of a male, to urinate. | |
| Definitions include: secret sexual activity with a person other than one's partner. | |
| Definitions include: extremely popular. | |
| Definitions include: taking a passive role. | |
| Definitions include: the bathroom. | |
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