feature shock — n. A computer user s reaction when faced with a program that has a large set of features. Example Citation: Since there now seems to be an inverse relationship between the number of features in a program and the size of the manual you receive,… … New words
Shock rock — is a wide umbrella term for artists who combine rock music with elements of theatrical shock value in live performances. Shock rock first appeared as a loose genre term during the early 1970s, referring to glam rock era musicians. The genre s… … Wikipedia
Shock art — is art that utilizes disturbing imagery, sound or scents to create a shocking experience. While the art form s proponents argue that it is imbedded with social commentary and critics dismiss it as cultural pollution , it is an increasingly… … Wikipedia
Shock wave — Bombshock redirects here. For the Transformers character, see Micromasters#Bombshock. For other uses, see shockwave. Schlieren photograph of an attached shock on a sharp nosed supersonic body. A shock wave (also called shock front or simply shock … Wikipedia
Shock Treatment — Infobox Film name = Shock Treatment caption = Theatrical release poster director = Jim Sharman producer = Lou Adler Michael White writer = Jim Sharman Richard O Brien starring = Cliff De Young Jessica Harper Richard O Brien Patricia Quinn music … Wikipedia
statement shock — n. • The shock a person experiences when they see a large balance on their credit card statement, particularly in January. • The shock a person experiences when they see a large drop in the value of their investment portfolio. Example Citation: • … New words
ticker shock — n. The anguish experienced by an investor who owns equities and who sees the value of their portfolio diminish when the stock market goes down (cf. sticker shock). Example Citation: Maybe it was cool headed professionalism or perhaps it was some… … New words
demand shock — n. A sudden and large decrease in demand for goods and services. Example Citation: The Asian crisis has not, they contend, been a negative demand shock but a favourable supply shock, allowing Western companies to buy manufacturing goods more… … New words
G-Shock — is a brand of watches manufactured by Casio, known for its resistance to shocks (e.g. hard knocks and strong vibrations). They were, and continue to be, designed primarily for sports and outdoor adventure oriented activity; for example,… … Wikipedia
System Shock — Infobox VG title = System Shock developer = Looking Glass Studios publisher = Origin Systems/Electronic Arts designer = Doug Church engine = Enhanced Underworld engine released = March 26, 1994cite web |… … Wikipedia