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bar 
noun
- in computing, an example or placeholder variable. Used in the same way as "foo" and "baz".
So let's say foo is 1, bar is 2, and baz is 3. That means foo + bar + baz = 6.
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Last edited on Dec 16 2011. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Dec 16 2011.
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barf
interjection
- exclamation of disgust.
You hooked up with him? Like, barf!
Ugh, it's Monday. Barf!
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- See more words with the same meaning: gross, disgusting, creepy.
Last edited on Apr 19 2013. Submitted by Anonymous on Sep 28 2008.
noun
- used as an example or placeholder variable, in the same way as "foo" and "bar".
So let's say foo is 1, bar is 2, and barf is 3. foo + bar + barf = 6.
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Last edited on Nov 04 2011. Submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Sep 28 2009.
noun - uncountable
- vomit.
You got barf on your shoes.
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Last edited on Jul 24 2010. Submitted by Anonymous on Sep 28 2008.
verb - intransitive
- to vomit.
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Last edited on Sep 14 1997. Submitted by JB C. from New York, NY, USA on Sep 14 1997.
- of software, to "crash" (fail) due to input that it doesn't handle properly, or cannot be handle at all. Usually implies that the program emits some spew of messages (or corrupt data) before terminating.
The division operation barfs if you try to divide by 0.
It turns out it was barfing because I was loading the 32-bit version of the DLL into a 64-bit process.
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- See more words with the same meaning: to break, ruin, destroy.
Last edited on Apr 19 2013. Submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Sep 28 2009.
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batch mode
noun - uncountable
- a "mode" of human operating in which a collection of similar, unpleasant tasks are performed in one sitting. Also see batch up.
Lets write the "Thank you" cards for our wedding gifts this weekend in batch mode.
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Last edited on Nov 12 2011. Submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Aug 14 2009.
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batch up
verb
- to accumulate of a number of small tasks (usually of the same kind,) that can be performed at once for greater efficiency. Also see batch mode.
I'm batching up my job applications to send out at one time.
I'm batching up bottles and cans to take to the recycling center.
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Last edited on Nov 12 2011. Submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Aug 14 2009.
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baz
noun
- in computing, an example or placeholder variable. Used in the same way as "foo" and "bar".
So let's say foo is 1, bar is 2, and baz is 3. That means foo + bar + baz = 6.
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Last edited on Dec 16 2011. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Dec 16 2011.
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BBL
interjection
- acronym for "be back later". Used mainly in computer-based conversation (instant messaging, email, text messaging, etc.)
bbl, dinner time.
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Last edited on May 03 2011. Submitted by Tensore @. on Feb 04 2005.
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BBS
noun
- acronym for "bulletin board system". Used most often to refer to a computer (or group of computers) that allows users to dial into the system via a modem and download software, play games, chat with other users, etc.
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Last edited on Aug 27 2010. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Aug 11 2009.
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bby
noun
- "baby".
I love my bby.
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Last edited on Aug 23 2012. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Aug 23 2012.
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bbygrl
noun
- babygirl; girlfriend
She is my Bbygrl!
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Last edited on Jan 20 2013. Submitted by Maurice J. from Fall River, MA, USA on Nov 20 2002.
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b/c
- acronym for "because". Used mainly in computer-based conversation (instant messaging, email, text messaging, etc.)
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Last edited on Aug 11 2009. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Aug 11 2009.
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