Definition of widget
widget 
noun
- a single element in a graphical user interface. For example: a button, tab, or text entry box. Possibly from "WIndow gaDGET."
These widgets will all be aligned horizontally.
Last edited on Nov 11 2011. Submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Sep 28 2009.
- a thing. Used to stand in for a real object, which may or may not have a name.
Well, how long do we have to patent the widget?
- See more words with the same meaning: computer slang.
- See more words with the same meaning: unspecified item(s), 'stuff', 'thing(s)'.
Last edited on Nov 11 2011. Submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Sep 28 2009.
| + | Add a definition for this slang term |
More info: |
Share
E-mail
Related words
Slang terms with the same meaning
Other terms relating to 'computer slang': | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "as far as I can tell". | |
| Definitions include: "from what I understand". | |
| Definitions include: peeping tom. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "I am not a medical doctor". | |
| Definitions include: a piece of non-functioning or outdated equipment that is inexplicably kept on premises - perhaps to serve as a doorstop. | |
| Definitions include: "free to play". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "off-topic". | |
| Definitions include: "cutie." | |
| Definitions include: to kill or seriously damage. | |
| Definitions include: a male who acts like a female or vice versa. | |
| Definitions include: This definition is questionable and is pending deletion. | |
| Definitions include: Replacement for the "s" suffix used to indicate plural nouns. | |
| Definitions include: impressive or flashy. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "age, sex, location." | |
| Definitions include: "Internet BFF", i.e. "Internet Best Friend(s) Forever". | |
Other terms relating to 'unspecified item(s), 'stuff', 'thing(s)'': | |
| Definitions include: an attractive person. | |
| Definitions include: an object whose name isn't known or can't be recalled instantly. | |
| Definitions include: replacement name for an object whose name one has forgotten. | |
| Definitions include: To Hawaiians, used to describe people/places/objects. | |
| Definitions include: swag received from a dentist's office. | |
| Definitions include: an item whose name can't be recalled at the moment. | |
| Definitions include: to stare at a person in an aggressive way. | |
| Definitions include: an item whose name one doesn't know or has forgotten. | |
| Definitions include: money. | |
| Definitions include: "thing". | |
| Definitions include: the noun senses of "crap" are mostly a subset of the uses of "shit." | |
| Definitions include: colloquial pronunciation of fool. | |
| Definitions include: assorted things. | |
| Definitions include: "shit". | |
| Definitions include: tattoo. | |
Slang terms with the same root words
None. How about some random words?
| Definitions include: a firefighter. | |
| Definitions include: replacement name for an object whose name one has forgotten. | |
| Definitions include: male anorexia. | |
| Definitions include: inebriated. | |
| Definitions include: a wig. | |
| Definitions include: A way to describe something that makes you squeamish, and you feel has a certain 'ick' factor. | |
| Definitions include: to do something bad to a person. | |
| Definitions include: An average looking female, typically in a male dominated industry, who receives undue (drunken) male attention due to the unnaturally high ratio of males to females. | |
| Definitions include: a place far from civilization. | |
| Definitions include: Whereas skittles refers to the British word for bowling the saying "beer and skittles" is meant to exemplify a state of general delight with prevailing conditions. |
How common is this slang?
| I use it | (6) |  |
|
| No longer use it | (0) | |
|
| Heard it but never used it | (5) | |
|
| Have never heard it | (4) | |
|
How vulgar is this slang?
Average of 8 votes: 26% (See the most vulgar words.)
| Least vulgar |
|
Most vulgar |
Your vote: None (To vote, click the pepper. Vote how vulgar the word is – not how mean it is.)
| Least vulgar |
|
Most vulgar |
Where is this slang used?
Logged-in users can add themselves to the map. Login, Register, Login instantly with Facebook.
Link to this slang definition
To link to this term in a web page or blog, insert the following.
<a href="http://onlineslangdictionary.com/meaning-definition-of/widget">widget</a>
To link to this term in a wiki such as Wikipedia, insert the following.
[http://onlineslangdictionary.com/meaning-definition-of/widget widget]
Some wikis use a different format for links, so be sure to check the documentation.