Transient

What do we mean by transient?

Passing with time; transitory. adjective

Remaining in a place only a brief time. adjective

Decaying with time, especially as a simple exponential function of time. adjective

One that is transient, especially a hotel guest or boarder who stays for only a brief time. noun

A transient phenomenon or property, especially a transient electric current. noun

Passing across, as from one thing or person to another; communicated.

Passing with time; of short duration; not permanent; not lasting or durable; temporary; as, a transient impression.

Hasty; momentary; passing: as, a transient glance of a landscape.

In music, intermediate—that is, serving as a connective, but unessential in itself: as, a transient chord, modulation, or note. Compare passing-note.

SynonymsTransient, Transitory, Fleeting. Strictly, transient marks the fact that a thing soon passes or will soon pass away: as, a transient impression; a transient shadow. Transitory indicates that lack of permanence is in the nature of the thing; as, transitory pleasure; this transitory life. Fleeting is by figure a stronger word than transient, though in the same line of meaning. See list under transitory.

One who or that which is temporary, passing, or not permanent. noun

Specifically A transient gruest. noun

That which remains but for a brief time. noun

Passing before the sight or perception, or, as it were, moving over or across a space or scene viewed, and then disappearing; hence, of short duration; not permanent; not lasting or durable; not stationary; passing; fleeting; brief; transitory. adjective

Hasty; momentary; imperfect; brief. adjective

Staying for a short time; not regular or permanent. adjective

Passing or disappearing with time; transitory. adjective

Remaining for only a brief time. adjective

Decaying with time, especially exponentially. adjective

Having a positive probability of being left and never being visited again. adjective

Something which is transient.

A transient phenomenon, especially an electric current; a very brief surge.

(acoustics) A relatively loud, non-repeating signal in an audio waveform which occurs very quickly, such as the attack of a snare drum.

A person who passes through a place for a short time; a traveller; a migrant worker

A homeless person.

1- A Spilt BeerCan Goblin. 2- A male or female who has to Hang a Sign for alcohol or drug money. 3- A male or female who use recent trespassing, DOC, and theft tickets for identification purposes. 4- Decaying away with time. 5- A male or female who use there Staff infections, and the fact that they will Detox from alcoholism to stay out of jail after committing a crime. 6- A term used by Loss Prevention / Security personnel to quickly identify a person who may attempt to take a bath in the customer bathroom sink, use his dirty hands to eat from the bulk food bins, Panhandle customers, and steal anything that cannot be purchased with a food stamp card. 7- TransAnt Urban Dictionary

Another word for a homeless person. Urban Dictionary

A Transient is a demon that dwells within the shadows of worlds who's home world is co-existant with our own known as The Shadow Realm. It is large with a dark grey skin and jet black eyes. They can fly, and are known to work for a highger power in the Shadow Realm. Urban Dictionary

Transient juice is the juice that's excreted from a homeless person. Usually left on tables, chairs and bus seats that they have used. Urban Dictionary

Anal-sex. AKA bum-sex. Urban Dictionary

Adjective: A transient personality is one that is ever changing and adapting. Transient personalities are not stable or static. They are not genuine. They can change on a whim depending on whom is near or perceived to be watching them or how much of a chameleon they must be to fit into the group they want to be a part of. A Transient personality might become a die hard sports fan, for example, if his or her coworkers all have an excessive interest in sports. Some of Charles Manson's Family might be considered transient in personality. A few of his female followers grew up attending church and singing in their choir. One graduated college and one was a Librarian's Assistant when she met Manson. However, all education, religion, and morals were tossed aside quickly when their transient personality shifted to Manson - like interests. Transient personalities can also be seen in those who have borderline personality disorder or narcissistic personality disorder. Transient personalities can be seen at work or school or church. Have you ever had a nice manager turn into a real by the book condescending jerk because upper management was watching him or her perform their job? Once their performance was no longer being scrutinized, they became that nice manager again. Or how about the people who preach and pray and sing in church or Sunday and then molest kids on Monday? Fake people Urban Dictionary

One who is homeless and dwells in a coastal town. Often smelling of piss, cheap booze and hand rolled cigarettes. Most commonly lacking employment or hope. At times uses an animal or children for the purpose of panhandling. When harassed, become extremely violent, and has a tendency to go "thug life" on your ass. Often the by product of generations of white trash, inbreeding and drug abuse. Urban Dictionary

Someone that shows up on Facebook for a short time, and then mysteriously removes their account, only to show up again and repeat the cycle several months later. Urban Dictionary

TRS Inc., originally founded in 2007 by independently wealthy Norwegian Prince Benji H. Started out as a renovated shack designed for retreat purposes, but was soon populated by transient hobos who frequented the shack to take advantage of unwitting victims. Despite the dubious nature of the shack's current state of affairs, H. realized the earning potential of the shack and immediately frachised the shack. At present, TRS Inc. has locations in 48 states, with contracts in Mexico and most of Southeastern Europe. Is the immediate rival with Motel 6 for cheap all inclusive rape. Secret passcode: "You know whats good with wine?" Answer: "Vodka in it." Urban Dictionary

One who is not physically homeless but demonstrates transient/homeless characteristics. Such as: Random outburst ignited by just about anything. Mood swings that start off with smiles and end up with anger tantrums or vice versa. Philosophical moments of which he/she feels they have reached enlightment and therefor can give life advice in a condescending manner. Urban Dictionary

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Adjectives that are often used to describe transient:
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