Definition of for free
for free
adverb
- said of functionality in computing, created without cost (or with very little cost) from existing functionality.
Since we use SQLite as the backing store, we get full SQL support for free.
- See more words with the same meaning: computer slang.
Last edited on Nov 15 2011. Submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Aug 14 2009.
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Other terms relating to 'computer slang': | |
| Definitions include: the condition where more and more features get added to a system that it becomes difficult to use, requires more computer resources, etc. | |
| Definitions include: software that was purchased or written, but never used. | |
| Definitions include: a project that is capable of consuming a practically unlimited amount of time. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "laughing my fucking ass off". | |
| Definitions include: non-elegant, in a way that solves a problem using the sheer amount of computer processing available, rather than finding (or inventing) a smarter technique. | |
| Definitions include: an insufficient (and often dismissive) explanation of something complex. | |
| Definitions include: to cook something in the microwave. | |
| Definitions include: high-performing. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "ass-to-mouth (sex)" - in which anal sex is immediately followed by fellatio. | |
| Definitions include: "thanks". | |
| Definitions include: a method of accomplishing something that is otherwise prevented due to a bug. | |
| Definitions include: to ruin writable optical media via a write ("burn") attempt which fails. | |
| Definitions include: an unattractive female or one with a bad reputation. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "if you don't like it, get the fuck out". | |
| Definitions include: This definition is questionable and is pending deletion. | |
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Other terms relating to 'for': | |
| Definitions include: taking a passive role. | |
| Definitions include: return on one's money spent. | |
| Definitions include: to be homosexual. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "best friend(s) for life". | |
| Definitions include: a phrase used in reference to someone under the influence of opiates who keeps nodding off with their mouth open, as it resembles performing fellatio. | |
| Definitions include: so compatible that even the known bugs of product A were replicated in the "bug-for-bug compatible" product B. | |
| Definitions include: British expression meaning that the speaker doesn't want to do something. | |
| Definitions include: to be excited about. | |
| Definitions include: The act of vomiting. | |
| Definitions include: to vomit (noisily). | |
| Definitions include: the person is going to be in trouble. | |
| Definitions include: crazy. | |
| Definitions include: fat. | |
| Definitions include: able to handle or tolerate. | |
| Definitions include: to perform varicose vein surgery. | |
Other terms relating to 'free': | |
| Definitions include: "drug and disease free", i.e. not a drug user and without sexually transmitted diseases. | |
| Definitions include: "free to play". | |
| Definitions include: not in a relationship. | |
| Definitions include: to not wear underwear. | |
| Definitions include: noun. | |
| Definitions include: a group member who piggybacks on the others, gets away clean without doing any work. | |
| Definitions include: to rap without preparation. | |
| Definitions include: To defecate. | |
| Definitions include: "Freeware" was originally the trademark of "PC-Talk" author Andrew Fluegelman. | |
| Definitions include: to escape the consequences of one's actions. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "there ain't no such thing as a free lunch". | |
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