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Definition of Google
verb - transitive
- to do an internet search on someone or something. From the name of the Google search engine. Note that this term has become generic: any search engine might be used to "Google" something.
I googled him last night.
- See more words with the same meaning: computer slang.
- See more words with the same meaning: to search.
Last edited on Apr 16 2013. Submitted by Susan from Oxford, PA, USA on Oct 28 2002.
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Other terms relating to 'computer slang': | |
| Definitions include: an icon, pictorial, or 3D representation of a person online. | |
| Definitions include: acronym of "pain in the ass." | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "frequently asked question(s)". | |
| Definitions include: a member of the computer subculture which trades in illegal copies of copyrighted software. | |
| Definitions include: any email that is unpleasant in tone or content. | |
| Definitions include: unsolicited advertisements sent in bulk via e-mail. | |
| Definitions include: rules governing socially acceptable behavior on Twitter. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "age, sex, location, religion". | |
| Definitions include: to skip a pre-arranged meeting, especially a date. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "bulletin board system". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "as far as I understand". | |
| Definitions include: the "Keep It Simple, Stupid Principle". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "I am not a lawyer." | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "What are you doing?" | |
| Definitions include: acronym of "go fuck yourself." | |
Other terms relating to 'to search': | |
| Definitions include: to figure out something unknown. | |
| Definitions include: to use a search engine to get information about a current or past love interest. | |
| Definitions include: an unattractive female or one with a bad reputation. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "Google that shit". | |
| Definitions include: in a non-computing context, to search. | |
| Definitions include: misspelling of Google. | |
| Definitions include: to search the ground for already-smoked yet salvageable cigarette butts. Note: usually performed by homeless. | |
Slang terms with the same root words
Other terms relating to 'google': | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "Google is your friend". | |
| Definitions include: on the web, for many sites to link to a particular website using a particular phrase, such that the particular website is the first result when searching for the phrase. | |
| Definitions include: a metaphorical substance that increases a website's rankings in Google search results. | |
| Definitions include: to use a search engine to get information about a current or past love interest. | |
| Definitions include: GTS if you want the answer to that GTS it Google that shit | |
| Definitions include: a Google query consisting of two words that returns a single search result. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "Google that shit". | |
| Definitions include: Surfing the web with a smartphone while on the toilet | |
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