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Definition of Google something

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.

    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 'google':

Definitions include: acronym for "Google is your friend".
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