Definition of a 'puter

'puter    

noun

• "computer."

  This damn 'puter is broken again.

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  Last edited on Aug 11 2011. Submitted by Veronica-Leigh from Charlotte, NC, USA on Jul 23 2002.

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tat	Definitions include: tattoo.
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ICYMI	Definitions include: acronym for "in case you missed it".
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Other terms relating to 'computer':
compooter	Definitions include: a computer that malfunctions frequently.
compy	Definitions include: "computer".
PICNIC	Definitions include: acronym for "Problem In Chair, Not In Computer".

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