Definition of three-finger salute
three-finger salute
noun
- the pressing of the "Alt" key + the "Ctrl" key + the "Del" key to reboot or unfreeze a PC computer.
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- See more words with the same meaning: computer slang.
Originally submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Aug 14 2009. (Edit this definition.)
notes
- Scouting organizations such as the Girl Scouts also use a "three-finger salute", though it's obviously much different.
Originally submitted by WalterGR from Sacramento, CA, USA on Jun 19 2010. (Edit this definition.)
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