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Definition of a bar
bar
noun
- in computing, an example or placeholder variable. Used in the same way as "foo" and "baz".
So let's say foo is 1, bar is 2, and baz is 3. That means foo + bar + baz = 6.
- See more words with the same meaning: computer slang.
Last edited on Dec 16 2011. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Dec 16 2011.
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Other terms relating to 'computer slang': | |
| Definitions include: see ASLR. | |
| Definitions include: "porn", i.e. pornography. | |
| Definitions include: "laptop". | |
| Definitions include: something that is so exceptionally good or fun it could be as addictive as crack (i.e. crack cocaine). | |
| Definitions include: the breakage of links on the web as their targets disappear. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "Be right back", as in, "I will return soon." | |
| Definitions include: misspelling of Google. | |
| Definitions include: a programming language with strict, static typing. | |
| Definitions include: an arm that has become sore, cramped, and / or muscular due to extended use of touch screens on computing devices. | |
| Definitions include: aggravation. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "just out of curiosity". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "as far as I understand it". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "way TMI", i.e. "way too much information". | |
| Definitions include: to deal with urgent problems (usually at work.) | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "as far as I can see". | |
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Other terms relating to 'bar': | |
| Definitions include: a person who frequents bars. | |
| Definitions include: to visit several bars during a single outing. | |
| Definitions include: a motorcycle that does not have many accessories and is suitable for short distance runs. | |
| Definitions include: euphemism for bastard. | |
| Definitions include: in jail. | |
| Definitions include: a bar in which women dance topless. | |
| Definitions include: a decrepit bar; "dive bar". | |
| Definitions include: a handle next to the passenger seat of a vehicle. | |
| Definitions include: trouble is coming. | |
| Definitions include: to readjust what is considered good, normal, appropriate, or many other adjectives (depending on context.) | |
| Definitions include: without restrictions. | |
| Definitions include: the handle in a car that one holds on to or hangs clothing from. | |
| Definitions include: to set a more impressive precedent or record. | |
| Definitions include: the metal back-rest on a motorcycle. | |
| Definitions include: a strip club. | |
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