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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Other terms relating to 'Internet, texting, SMS, email, chat acronyms (list of)':
DFTBA	Definitions include: acronym for "don't forget to be awesome".
tl;dr	Definitions include: acronym for "too long; didn't read."
GG	Definitions include: acronym for "good game."
IIUC	Definitions include: acronym for "if I understand correctly".
IKR	Definitions include: acronym for "I know, right?"
plz	Definitions include: "please".
SYAU	Definitions include: acronym for "shut your ass up".
DMIID	Definitions include: acronym for "don't mind if I do".
S/O	Definitions include: acronym for shout-out.
AFAICT	Definitions include: acronym for "as far as I can tell".
DC	Definitions include: "disconnect".
omgwtfbbq	Definitions include: acronym for "oh my God, what the fuck, barbecue."
SCNR	Definitions include: acronym for "sorry, could not resist".
TAY	Definitions include: acronym for "talk amongst yourselves".
FWIW	Definitions include: acronym for "for what it's worth".
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offline	Definitions include: to some time that is not the present time, and/or some place that is not the present location.
special-case	Definitions include: in computing, to solve a problem or a bug by detecting for and addressing the specific circumstances that lead to it, rather than writing a more general solution.
ID10T	Definitions include: idiot.
FOCROFLOL	Definitions include: acronym for "falling off chair, rolling on floor, laughing out loud".
IYDLIGTFO	Definitions include: acronym for "if you don't like it, get the fuck out".
wart	Definitions include: a small piece of a design that doesn't work as well as the rest of the design.
DIAF	Definitions include: acronym for "die in a fire".
ILY	Definitions include: acronym for "I love you."
UL	Definitions include: acronym for "upload".
kthx	Definitions include: "ok, thanks."
three-finger salute	Definitions include: the pressing of the "Alt" key + the "Ctrl" key + the "Del" key to reboot or unfreeze a PC computer.
DMIID	Definitions include: acronym for "don't mind if I do".
guerilla testing	Definitions include: testing of a software application, performed on devices (such as computers and cell phones) made available to potential purchasers in retail stores.
sneakernet	Definitions include: a metaphorical computer network for data transfer.
wetware	Definitions include: The human nervous system, as opposed to computer hardware or software.
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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.
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question mark	Definitions include: an un-evaluated person or thing.