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batch

  • a hut or shanty some distance from the city, probably used as a beach house or second home. Origin: New Zealand.

    Last edited on Jun 12 2013. Submitted by Wilcox on Mar 12 2000.

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batch mode

noun - uncountable

  • a "mode" of human operating in which a collection of similar, unpleasant tasks are performed in one sitting. Also see batch up.
    Lets write the "Thank you" cards for our wedding gifts this weekend in batch mode.

    Last edited on Nov 12 2011. Submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Aug 14 2009.

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batch up

verb

  • to accumulate of a number of small tasks (usually of the same kind,) that can be performed at once for greater efficiency. Also see batch mode.
    I'm batching up my job applications to send out at one time.
    I'm batching up bottles and cans to take to the recycling center.

    Last edited on Nov 12 2011. Submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Aug 14 2009.

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bat fastard

noun

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bat in the cave

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batten down the hatches

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