Browsing page 5 of new words for August 14, 2009

noun

• a feature of a computer program or electronic device that is only accessible via a set of commands, clicks, and/or keystrokes that aren't listed in the official documentation.

  Microsoft Excel 97 has a flight simulator Easter egg.

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  Last edited on Nov 08 2011. Submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Aug 14 2009.

notes

• Common types of Easter eggs include small games, a list of people responsible for the creation of the software, and political messages.

  Last edited on Nov 08 2011. Submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Aug 14 2009.

origin

• Speculation about the origin of the term includes the custom of the Easter Egg hunt observed in the U.S. and many parts of Europe, as well Faberge' eggs containing hidden objects.

  Last edited on Nov 08 2011. Submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Aug 14 2009.

noun - uncountable

• an attractive person.

  That guy was complete eye candy.

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  Last edited on Jul 24 2010. Submitted by Gin from Canada on May 18 2002.

• an attractive but unintelligent person.

  Sarah is eye candy.

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  Last edited on Jul 24 2010. Submitted by Rafaela M. from San Diego, CA, USA on May 12 2003.

• an attractive but otherwise unimportant person.
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  Last edited on Jul 24 2010. Submitted by Michaela S. on Jul 18 2005.

• non-functional but pretty computer graphics.
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  Last edited on Jul 24 2010. Submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Aug 14 2009.

• something added to a product to make it nicer, but which doesn't affect the core functionality.

  Last edited on Nov 15 2011. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Nov 15 2011.

noun

• acronym for "frequently asked question(s)". Used frequently in computing.

  As part of the documentation work for the next version, we need to update the FAQ list.

  • See more words with the same meaning: Internet, texting, SMS, email, chat acronyms (list of).
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  Last edited on Nov 08 2011. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Aug 11 2009.

• a compiled list of frequently asked questions along with their answers. Prior to the existence of the world-wide web, these would often be posted periodically to discussion lists.

  As part of the documentation work for the next version, we need to update the FAQ.

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  Last edited on Nov 08 2011. Submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Aug 14 2009.

• acronym for "facts and questions".

  Last edited on Jan 22 2016. Submitted by Anonymous on Jan 22 2016.

noun - uncountable

• the condition where more and more features get added to a system that it becomes difficult to use, requires more computer resources, etc.

  We've been trying to fight feature creep, but the CEO always wants us to cram in more functionality.

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