" negotiation "

 [ "negotiator" ]

1: in a typical adventuring team, the person who socializes and talks information out of the rumor mill.

  * e.g.,  ... negotiator: well, I was kissing my way down his thigh when he mentioned... 

 [ "negotiate" ]

1: to discuss something formally in order to make an agreement.

  * e.g.,  ... I'm negotiating over the price. 

 [ "negotiator" ]

1: (Noun) In the automotive trade, a metal breaker bar used to increase leverage on a stubborn fastener.

  * e.g.,  ... "Damn that crank bolt is on tight, better use the negotiator on it" 

 [ "negotiator" ]

2:  A length of heavy duty 2" ID steel piping used for dealing with, or "negotiating", difficult situations or people.

  * e.g.,  ... "If that noob doesn't give me my money I'll have to introduce him to the negotiator" 

 [ "The Negotiator" ]

1: Obi-Wan Kenobi

  * e.g.,  ... Ah yes, the negotiator 

 [ "negotiations" ]

1: Used to define fledgling relationships; a yuppie-ized substitute for the antiquated notion of "dating"

  * e.g.,  ... - "So is he your boyfriend or what?" 

 [ "Shrewd negotiator" ]

1: The definition of what Ed Bolian does for a living. Basically just lowballing exotic cars and flipping them later.

  * e.g.,  ... “I talked to her and offered $30k for the Lambo but, she wanted $75k. She was an shrewd negotiator so we met right in the middle at $30k.” - Ed Bolian, The Professional Shrewd Negotiator 

 [ "Hostage Negotiation" ]

1: Having to use the bathroom in the absolute worst way, but either a) you're constipated or b) you have performance anxiety for whatever reason.

  * e.g.,  ... Dude, I was just in stall 3, and I had to do some major Hostage Negotiation in there... I was a little embarrassed, 'cause Lenny the VP was in the next stall. Although HE had no problem releasing the hostages. 

 [ "Negotiating with terrorists" ]

1: The act of engaging another in an argument that is so self-evidently preposterous that doing so provides dangerous validation to the other party. Usually refers to arguments with bipolar ex-girl or boyfriends, often with a history of employment in various clothing-optional adult entertainment industries.

  * e.g.,  ... #1: Stripper Sara cornered me at the bar & started screaming at me again about her missing John Mayer CDs. She knows I would rather tear out my eardrums & set them on fire than listen to that douche. 

 [ "aggressive negotiations" ]

1: Made famous in Star Wars. Negotiations with light sabers or other weapons (guns, swords, fists, etc...) aka fighting

  * e.g.,  ... My boss wouldn't give me a raise. I'm considering using aggressive negotiations. 

 [ "GPA Negotiator" ]

1: A student who finds themselves "on the edge" of a new grade at the end of the quarter. For example, a person with a 96 A that only needs a few points to reach a 97 A+. A skilled GPA Negotiator will often times BEG their teacher for ANY last minute extra credit or ANYTHING THEY CAN DO to get their grade up a mere few points. A successful GPA Negotiator will often use guilt tactics and and make sure they tell their teacher that the "want to succeed," when in reality it is just to get their grade up by doing little to no effort. GPA Negotiation is the main cause of GPA Inflation.

  * e.g.,  ... ------------ Example of a GPA Negotiator at work------------ Student - Excuse me, Mr. Smith. I would like to talk to you about my grade Teacher - Yes? You have a 96 in this class Student - Yes, however I REALLY need to get it up to an A+ so my parents will be proud of me. Is there ANYTHING I can do to raise it a mere 1 point? Teacher - Well... I'm not supposed to be doing this, but I will allow you to write a small paper for a point extra credit. Turn it in to me tomorrow and don't tell you any of your peers Student - Thank you very much, I am very appreciative......... *walks of with a smug grin*