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Definition of BBS
BBS
noun
- acronym for "bulletin board system". Used most often to refer to a computer (or group of computers) that allows users to dial into the system via a modem and download software, play games, chat with other users, etc.
- See more words with the same meaning: acronyms (list of).
- See more words with the same meaning: computer slang.
Last edited on Aug 27 2010. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Aug 11 2009.
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| Definitions include: acronym for "three-letter acronym". | |
| Definitions include: "later gator". | |
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| Definitions include: acronym for "rough as fuck", i.e. unattractive. | |
| Definitions include: "serious business". | |
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Other terms relating to 'board': | |
| Definitions include: Inclusive | |
| Definitions include: surf board, specially shaped laminated board used for surfing | |
| Definitions include: at a dining table, a reach to retrieve something a long distance away. | |
| Definitions include: to start over when trying to solve a problem or complete a task. | |
| Definitions include: to hire a new employee or bring someone onto a team. | |
| Definitions include: in agreement with a plan. | |
| Definitions include: to strongly acknowledge something. | |
Other terms relating to 'system': | |
| Definitions include: completely ready. | |
| Definitions include: the practice of pairing people participating in some activity together so that each can look out for the other. | |
| Definitions include: a computer system. | |
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