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Definition of dox
dox
noun - plural
- personal information about a person (for example: their real name, home address, phone number) that has been released on the web. Usually used to harass or shame the person.
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- See more words with the same meaning: computer slang.
- See more words with the same meaning: information, gossip, speech, talk.
Last edited on Oct 12 2012. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Oct 10 2012.
verb - transitive
- to release a person's "dox" (in the noun sense) on the web.
He deleted all of his accounts after he got doxxed.
- See more words with the same meaning: alternative spellings or pronunciations (list of).
- See more words with the same meaning: computer slang.
- See more words with the same meaning: information, gossip, speech, talk.
Last edited on Oct 10 2012. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Oct 10 2012.
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| Definitions include: "alternative". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "you know what I mean." | |
| Definitions include: "vagina". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "oh, I see". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "not invented here". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "constructive criticism welcome". | |
| Definitions include: small amount of marijuana, less than a bowl. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "for your information." | |
| Definitions include: "the shit". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "in my arrogant opinion". | |
| Definitions include: misspelling of hottie. | |
| Definitions include: "pre-fabricated". | |
| Definitions include: intentional misspelling of "guys". | |
| Definitions include: variant of "LOL" (i.e. "laugh out loud".) | |
Other terms relating to 'computer slang': | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "so far so good". | |
| Definitions include: a general exclamation. | |
| Definitions include: mainframe or mainframes. | |
| Definitions include: a method of accomplishing something that is otherwise prevented due to a bug. | |
| Definitions include: "thanks". | |
| Definitions include: a spontaneous public gathering of people organized via the internet. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "my life is great". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "I don't give a fuck or shit". | |
| Definitions include: the typical amount of computing resources taken up by a computer program. | |
| Definitions include: a test of a new, repaired, or modified piece of electronic equipment whereby power is turned on, and people nearby look for smoke. | |
| Definitions include: "give a fuck". | |
| Definitions include: legitimate software that is free to use, but displays advertising. | |
| Definitions include: the internal portions of some system. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "Google that shit". | |
| Definitions include: to smoke marijuana. | |
Other terms relating to 'information, gossip, speech, talk': | |
| Definitions include: to gossip. | |
| Definitions include: secret or incriminating. | |
| Definitions include: a lot of talk; "babble". | |
| Definitions include: very good, excellent; "cool". | |
| Definitions include: excited. | |
| Definitions include: inside information; "gossip". | |
| Definitions include: negative information about a person or organization. | |
| Definitions include: an informal chat. | |
| Definitions include: a true back-story or set of facts. | |
| Definitions include: a conversation or speech designed to raise a person or group's mood or confidence. | |
| Definitions include: information. | |
| Definitions include: See the 411. | |
| Definitions include: Gossip, Fun, Cheeky Chat. | |
| Definitions include: gossip, secret information. | |
| Definitions include: incessant, idle talk. | |
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