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noun

• a ratio of useful or interesting information (signal) to information that isn't (noise).

  I used to read that forum, but the signal-to-noise ratio was just too low.

  • See more words with the same meaning: computer slang.

  Last edited on Nov 15 2011. Submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Aug 14 2009.

origin

• By analogy from the same-named measurement in analog electronics.

  Last edited on Nov 15 2011. Submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Aug 14 2009.

verb

• to stare at a stranger in the eyes while walking past. Considered rude and sometimes causes a fight.
  
  This definition is questionable and is pending deletion. It will be saved from deletion if legitimate citations are found.

  Last edited on Jun 05 2014. Submitted by Anonymous on Nov 06 2011.

noun

• significant other (portmanteau)

  Last edited on Nov 17 2022. Submitted by Anonymous on Nov 17 2022.

noun

• A person (or persons) waving "sales theme signs" with arrows at entrances to major highways or at corners of high traffic intersections directing customers to a sale. Also called sign twirlers, sign holders, human billboards, sign events.

  Last edited on Apr 29 2013. Submitted by Sign E. on Nov 23 2006.

noun

• 6x-great grandfather

  Last edited on Dec 06 2024. Submitted by Anonymous on Dec 06 2024.

verb

• to suceed, postvowel-passifive form of to suceed

  Last edited on Oct 11 2024. Submitted by Anonymous on Oct 11 2024.

adjective

• alternative spelling of "psyched".

  I'm getting so siked about our trip this weekend!

  • See more words with the same meaning: alternative spellings or pronunciations (list of).
  • See more words with the same meaning: excited, energetic.

  Last edited on Oct 01 2013. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Oct 01 2013.