Definition of swap space

swap space

noun

• temporary storage space used then moving or reconfiguring a room.

  I'm using the break room as swap space.

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  Last edited on Nov 15 2011. Submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Aug 14 2009.

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gorilla arm	Definitions include: an arm that has become sore, cramped, and / or muscular due to extended use of touch screens on computing devices.
k	Definitions include: abbreviated form of "okay".
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Other terms relating to 'space':
*ss-end of space	Definitions include: some location extremely far away.
rent space in (one's) head	Definitions include: to affect or bother someone.
space	Definitions include: an area of business.
space-age	Definitions include: futuristic.
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space opera	Definitions include: a formulaic work of science fiction.
space out	Definitions include: to lose one's concentration.
space queen	Definitions include: a female who is inattentive or forgetful: "spaced-out."
WOS	Definitions include: "waste of space".
Other terms relating to 'swap':
swap	Definitions include: In computer speak, to move information from fast-access memory to a slower storage device, e.g. disk ("swap out") or the other way around ("swap in.")
swap in	Definitions include: Details are available in the entry for swap.
swap out	Definitions include: Details are available in the entry for swap.
swap saliva	Definitions include: to kiss.
swap spit	Definitions include: to kiss or make out.

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