Definition of a FAQ

FAQ

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).
- See more words with the same meaning: computer slang.
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.
- See more words with the same meaning: Internet, texting, SMS, email, chat acronyms (list of).
- See more words with the same meaning: computer slang.
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.

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F2F	Definitions include: acronym for "face to face".
CNBU	Definitions include: acronym for "cannot be unseen".
pls	Definitions include: "please".
JFC	Definitions include: acronym for "Jesus Fucking Christ".
IKR	Definitions include: acronym for "I know, right?"
STFU	Definitions include: acronym for "shut the fuck up".
AFAICR	Definitions include: acronym for "as far as I can recall" or "as far as I can remember".
g	Definitions include: short for "gangster" or "gangsta."
kthxbye	Definitions include: shortened version of "okay, thanks, bye."
B4	Definitions include: before.
IBFF	Definitions include: "Internet BFF", i.e. "Internet Best Friend(s) Forever".
FML	Definitions include: acronym for "fuck my life."
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LYLAB	Definitions include: acronym for "love you like a brother".
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thrash	Definitions include: in a computer system, to be stuck performing some activity repeatedly but not making progress.
IDEK	Definitions include: acronym for "I don't even know".
copy-pasta	Definitions include: something repeatedly posted on an internet-based discussion forum.
OP	Definitions include: acronym for "original poster" - i.e. the person to submit (post) something to a website that permits discussion about submitted things.
oic	Definitions include: acronym for "oh, I see".
big iron	Definitions include: mainframe or mainframes.
STFW	Definitions include: acronym for "search the fucking web".
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phase of the moon	Definitions include: a metaphorical condition that something depends on.
spam	Definitions include: unsolicited advertisements sent in bulk via e-mail.
nuke	Definitions include: to cook something in the microwave.
TY	Definitions include: acronym for "thank you".
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cruft	Definitions include: superfluous source code that has yet to be removed.
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aks	Definitions include: "ask".
AMA	Definitions include: "ask me anything".
ask	Definitions include: a request.
ask away	Definitions include: "Ask any questions that you'd like."
ask (one) out	Definitions include: to ask a person on a date.
don't ask.	Definitions include: a response to a question indicating that the asker doesn't want to know the answer.
FIGJAM	Definitions include: acronym of "fuck I'm good just ask me".
not asked back	Definitions include: To make a scene such as to negate any subsequent invitations to return.
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