Definition of warts

wart

noun

• a small piece of a design that doesn't work as well as the rest of the design.

  The final version of the software is mostly ready, but we have a few warts to fix.

  • See more words with the same meaning: computer slang.

  Last edited on Jun 29 2011. Submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Aug 14 2009.

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Other terms relating to 'computer slang':
RTM	Definitions include: acronym for "read the manual".
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modulo	Definitions include: "except for".
Billy Mays Mode	Definitions include: a "mode" activated by typing in all capital letters.
plug and pray	Definitions include: from "Plug and Play," by which computers automatically attempt to recognize newly attached devices.
lurker	Definitions include: peeping tom.
lamer	Definitions include: An annoying fool; idiot. (Used extensively on IRC).
coaster	Definitions include: to ruin writable optical media via a write ("burn") attempt which fails.
TIA	Definitions include: acronym for "thanks in advance".
STFW	Definitions include: acronym for "search the fucking web".
TFW	Definitions include: acronym for "that feeling when".
OMW	Definitions include: acronym for "on my way".
IYDLIGTFO	Definitions include: acronym for "if you don't like it, get the fuck out".
QT	Definitions include: "cutie."
IWTFIL	Definitions include: acronym for "I want to fall in love".
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Other terms relating to 'wart':
wall wart	Definitions include: an AC/DC adapter which plugs into an electrical outlet and powers and/or recharges an electronic device.
worry wart	Definitions include: Someone who worries excessively.

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