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Browsing page 40 of words meaning computer slang (582 words total)
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pathological
adjective
- of input used to test a program or an algorithm, specifically designed to make the test subject perform as poorly as possible.
Last edited on Nov 15 2011. Submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Aug 14 2009.
- of a set of circumstances that are likely to adversely affect something, very unlikely to occur.
Person A: If the user uninstalls and then reinstalls video drivers while their monitor is off, the system will fail to boot.
Person B: Yes, but that's a pathological case.Last edited on Nov 15 2011. Submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Aug 14 2009.
- of a data set, very dissimilar from normal input. Especially one that exposes a bug or algorithmic limitation.
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Last edited on Nov 15 2011. Submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Aug 14 2009.
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PEBCAK
interjection
- acronym for "problem exists between chair and keyboard".
Person A: Did you deal with the CFO's support request?
Person B: Yup. PEBCAK.- See more words with the same meaning: acronyms (list of).
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Last edited on Nov 27 2011. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Aug 11 2009.
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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.- See more words with the same meaning: acronyms (list of).
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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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pen tester
noun
- "penetration tester".
We're hiring some pen testers to see if they can break through our security systems.
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Last edited on Oct 11 2012. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Oct 11 2012.
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performant
adjective
- high-performing.
He write the most performant Ruby code I've ever seen.
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- See more words with the same meaning: fast, quick, quickly.
Last edited on Dec 12 2012. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Oct 03 2009.
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pessimal
adjective
- as bad as possible. The opposite of "optimal."
My solution was just about as pessimal as possible, but it'll work until version 2.
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Last edited on Nov 11 2011. Submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Aug 14 2009.
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phase of the moon
noun
- a metaphorical condition that something depends on. Used when, for example, a printer malfunctions frequently or a bug can't be found in a piece of source code. See also heisenbug.
Person A: Have you been able to get dupex printing to work on the printer?
Person B: Yeah, but it depends on the phase of the moon.- See more words with the same meaning: computer slang.
Last edited on Nov 11 2011. Submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Aug 14 2009.
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PHB
noun
- acronym for "pointy-haired boss". A boss who is not knowledgeable about technical matters. From Dilbert's boss in the Dilbert comic strip.
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Last edited on Nov 15 2011. Submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Aug 14 2009.
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ping
interjection
- a message (sent literally) to enquire whether someone is present via instant messaging or internet chat. ACK is the affirmative response. (NAK is a humorous negative response, meaning "No, I'm not here.")
Person A: ping.
Person B: ACK.Person A: ping.
Person B: NAK.- See more words with the same meaning: computer slang.
- See more words with the same meaning: to schedule, check the availability of.
Last edited on Nov 15 2011. Submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Apr 18 2009.
noun
- a measure of network lag, often used in online gaming.
I'm getting terrible pings, so I'm going to connect to a different server.
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Last edited on Apr 18 2009. Submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Apr 18 2009.
- a short message sent to a person, often to enquire about their availability.
Could you send Bob a ping and see if he's available for a 4pm meeting?
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Last edited on Apr 18 2009. Submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Apr 18 2009.
verb - transitive
- to send a short message to someone or call them briefly, often to enquire about their availability.
Could you ping Bob and see if he's available for a 4pm meeting?
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Last edited on Aug 02 2010. Submitted by Mark L. from Newburyport, MA, USA on Nov 07 1999.
- to contact by any means.
I'll ping you later, when we are ready.
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Last edited on Aug 02 2010. Submitted by Tom B. from Hoboken, NJ, USA on Aug 31 2003.
- to send a message to a mailing list, requesting that all subscribers to the list respond to the message. This is done to verify that all subscribers' email addresses work properly.
I haven't gotten a status report from Tim lately, but he did respond when we pinged the development list.
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Last edited on Nov 15 2011. Submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Apr 18 2009.
origin
- From a utility written in 1983 by Mike Muuss, that checks whether a remote computer can respond to network traffic. In turn, this utility (ping) was named after the submariners' term for a sonar pulse (ping).
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Last edited on Nov 15 2011. Submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Apr 18 2009.
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pip
adjective
- a real character; sometimes a pain in the ass. For example, when a woman is monopolizing the conversation:
Lady, you're a real pip, you know that!
Stop being that way, you can be quite a pip!
Last edited on Feb 21 2018. Submitted by Nancy Dee on Oct 07 2016.
interjection
- acronym for "peeing in pants". Used to express that one found something funny. Used in text-based communication (text messaging, online chat, etc.)
That was totally wild when you jumped out of the cake! lol pip.
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Last edited on Jul 19 2011. Submitted by Anonymous from Grand Forks, ND, USA on Apr 01 2010.
noun
- a person who acts like they know everything but actually knows nothing.
This definition is questionable and is pending deletion. It will be saved from deletion if legitimate citations are found.Last edited on Sep 05 2013. Submitted by Mara M. on Aug 27 2008.
- something extraordinary.
What a pip.
Last edited on Apr 27 2013. Submitted by Anonymous on May 02 2012.
- a highly spirited and exceptional person.
You're being a pip!
Last edited on Apr 19 2013. Submitted by Mike S. on Sep 21 2012.
notes
- See also the pip.
Last edited on Jan 20 2016. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Jan 20 2016.
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