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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yt?	Definitions include: acronym for "You there?" i.e. "Are you there?"
tldr	Definitions include: See tl;dr.
OT	Definitions include: acronym for "off-topic".
YKWIM	Definitions include: acronym for "you know what I mean."
oic	Definitions include: acronym for "oh, I see".
OMFG	Definitions include: acronym for "oh my fucking god."
ASLR	Definitions include: acronym for "age, sex, location, religion".
NFI	Definitions include: acronym for "no fucking idea".
WDYT	Definitions include: "what do you think".
LEL	Definitions include: "LOL" with the O replaced with an E.
ATM	Definitions include: acronym for "ass-to-mouth", i.e. a sex act in which anal sex is immediately followed by fellatio or cunnilingus.
JOOC	Definitions include: acronym for "just out of curiosity".
OTOH	Definitions include: acronym for "on the other hand".
biffle	Definitions include: pronunciation of BFFL.
n/g	Definitions include: acronym for "no good".
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swap space	Definitions include: temporary storage space used then moving or reconfiguring a room.
-z	Definitions include: Replacement for the "s" suffix used to indicate plural nouns.
egosurf	Definitions include: to search the world wide web for references that would enlarge a person's ego.
31337	Definitions include: computer speak for "elite."
swap out	Definitions include: Details are available in the entry for swap.
NFI	Definitions include: acronym for "no fucking idea".
WOYM	Definitions include: acronym for "what's on your mind".
hacktivism	Definitions include: activism via hacking.
BRB	Definitions include: acronym for "Be right back", as in, "I will return soon."
woot	Definitions include: an expression of excitement or joy, used mostly by computer aficionados.
dox	Definitions include: personal information about a person (for example: their real name, home address, phone number) that has been released on the web.
OMG	Definitions include: acronym for "Oh my God", a general-purpose exclamation.
widget	Definitions include: a single element in a graphical user interface.
whiz-bang	Definitions include: impressive or flashy.
white hat	Definitions include: person who engages in computer security breaching for the purpose of finding problems to fix before another party ("black hat") can maliciously exploit them.
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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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pop the question	Definitions include: to propose marriage.
Q & A	Definitions include: acronym for "Question(s) and Answer(s)".
question mark	Definitions include: an un-evaluated person or thing.