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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: acronym for "Google that shit". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "not safe for work". | |
| Definitions include: software that does bad things. | |
| Definitions include: "seriously." | |
| Definitions include: shortened version of "okay, thanks, bye." | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "group chat". | |
| Definitions include: to hack, with the result being something quickly and sloppily created, or modified to solve a particular problem. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "do the right thing". | |
| Definitions include: acronym of "laugh out loud" or "laughing out loud." | |
| Definitions include: an exclamation of delight, surprise or amazement. | |
| Definitions include: as a question, to enquire whether someone is present. | |
| Definitions include: From a popular image created in 2002 that circulated the web. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "rolling on the floor laughing my fucking ass off". | |
| Definitions include: mainframe or mainframes. | |
| Definitions include: a joke or "joke" that contains a core of truth. | |
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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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