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Definition of KISS Principle
KISS Principle
noun - uncountable
- the "Keep It Simple, Stupid Principle". A principle that all things should be kept as simple as possible, to achieve a host of benefits (ease of use, lowered development costs, lowered production costs, etc.)
- 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: a metaphorical substance that increases a website's rankings in Google search results. | |
| Definitions include: metaphorical disease that causes a person to post too many things to some location on the web. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "no fucking idea". | |
| Definitions include: in computing, to solve a problem or a bug by detecting for and addressing the specific circumstances that lead to it, rather than writing a more general solution. | |
| Definitions include: computer software that occupies too many resources due to its preponderance of features. | |
| Definitions include: to strike a heavy blow. | |
| Definitions include: abbreviated form of "baby". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "if you don't like it, get the fuck out". | |
| 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: the use of paid employees or contractors - or people who otherwise have a stake - to astroturf. | |
| Definitions include: a pejorative term for both the MPAA (Motion Picture Association of America) and RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America), likening them to the mafia. | |
| Definitions include: "benchmark". | |
| Definitions include: the "real world" time of day - i.e. the time of day displayed by the clock on the wall - rather than other measures of time, such as a computer's current uptime. | |
| Definitions include: an error code used to refer to user error. | |
| Definitions include: a computer that malfunctions frequently. | |
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Other terms relating to 'kiss': | |
| Definitions include: a "kiss" whereby one blinks one's eyelashes against another person's skin. | |
| Definitions include: a "kiss" performed by rubbing the tips of the nose together. | |
| Definitions include: to kiss with an open mouth, usually placing one's tongue in the other person's mouth. | |
| Definitions include: "hugs and kisses". | |
| Definitions include: "kiss and make up". | |
| Definitions include: a person who attempts to gain favor from a superior via blatantly false flattery or sycophantic behavior. | |
| Definitions include: something specific that brings bad luck. | |
| Definitions include: to go away. | |
| Definitions include: a blunt refusal. | |
| Definitions include: prepare to die. | |
| Definitions include: to vomit. | |
| Definitions include: vomiting (typically after alcohol consumption) | |
| Definitions include: a sycophant. | |
| Definitions include: to flatter one's superior. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "kiss my teeth". | |
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