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Definition of killer app
killer app
noun
- a computer program that single-handedly or near single-handedly makes a computing platform popular.
VisiCalc was one of the first killer apps.
- See more words with the same meaning: computer slang.
Last edited on Aug 21 2012. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Aug 26 2009.
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Other terms relating to 'app': | |
| Definitions include: "application." | |
Other terms relating to 'killer': | |
| Definitions include: a soldier. | |
| Definitions include: a bullet that can penetrate bullet-proof armor. | |
| Definitions include: a very strong cigarette. | |
| Definitions include: very good, excellent, impressive; "cool"; "awesome". | |
| Definitions include: pointy-toed boots. | |
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