Definition of doorstop
doorstop 
noun
- a piece of non-functioning or outdated equipment that is inexplicably kept on premises - perhaps to serve as a doorstop.
- See more words with the same meaning: computer slang.
Last edited on Nov 15 2011. Submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Aug 14 2009.
| + | Add a definition for this slang term |
More info: |
Share
E-mail
Related words
Slang terms with the same meaning
Other terms relating to 'computer slang': | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "massively multiplayer online role playing game." | |
| Definitions include: abbreviated form of "thanks". | |
| Definitions include: "about". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "drop dead gorgeous". | |
| Definitions include: "what's". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "great". | |
| Definitions include: "elite". | |
| Definitions include: the Everquest videogame. | |
| Definitions include: "upvote". | |
| Definitions include: software that was purchased or written, but never used. | |
| Definitions include: to cook something in the microwave. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "problem exists between keyboard and chair". | |
| Definitions include: on a social networking website, to add someone to one's list of friends. | |
| Definitions include: commercial software available for piracy on the same day it is released to the public. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "I don't give a shit". | |
Slang terms with the same root words
None. How about some random words?
| Definitions include: Leave immediately | |
| Definitions include: to hide or just be out of contact. | |
| Definitions include: stupid or ignorant. | |
| Definitions include: sex or sexual play. | |
| Definitions include: a member of the Youth International Party, a youth-oriented and countercultural offshoot of the free speech and anti-war movements of the 1960s. | |
| Definitions include: to be criticized, usually for a specific transgression | |
| Definitions include: a young person or child. | |
| Definitions include: interjection used to announce one's arrival. | |
| Definitions include: a muscular, unintelligent person. | |
| Definitions include: extensive knowledge of or ability in a particular topic. |
How common is this slang?
| I use it | (4) |  |
|
| No longer use it | (0) | |
|
| Heard it but never used it | (3) | |
|
| Have never heard it | (7) | |
|
How vulgar is this slang?
Average of 14 votes: 66% (See the most vulgar words.)
| Least vulgar |
|
Most vulgar |
Your vote: None (To vote, click the pepper. Vote how vulgar the word is – not how mean it is.)
| Least vulgar |
|
Most vulgar |
Where is this slang used?
Logged-in users can add themselves to the map. Login, Register, Login instantly with Facebook.
Link to this slang definition
To link to this term in a web page or blog, insert the following.
<a href="http://onlineslangdictionary.com/meaning-definition-of/doorstop">doorstop</a>
To link to this term in a wiki such as Wikipedia, insert the following.
[http://onlineslangdictionary.com/meaning-definition-of/doorstop doorstop]
Some wikis use a different format for links, so be sure to check the documentation.