Definition of PEBKAC

PEBKAC

interjection

acronym for "problem exists between keyboard and chair". Used to describe a person's computer "problem" when it turns out that - in fact - it was "user error".
Person A: Did you deal with the CFO's support request?

Person B: Yup. PEBKAC.
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Last edited on Nov 11 2011. Submitted by Kennon from Lincoln, NE, USA on Dec 11 2007.

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