what are some phrases that you use in your hobby or work that would make no sense to outsiders?

GoofSchmoofer@lemmy.world to Ask Lemmy@lemmy.world – 162 points –
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  • Faulty carbon unit
  • PICNIC (Problem In Chair, Not In Computer) or PEBKAC (Problem Exists Between Keyboard And Chair)

I think I might start having to use PICNIC.

It sounds innocuous when used conversationally too so it's less likely to be picked up as derogatory.
A: "Was the user's login problem difficult to fix?"
B: "Nah, that was a PICNIC to troubleshoot."