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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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| Definitions include: a "kiss" whereby one blinks one's eyelashes against another person's skin. | |
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