Browsing page 53 of words meaning computer slang (603 words total)

interjection

• acronym for "thanks in advance". Used mainly in computer-based conversation (instant messaging, email, text messaging, etc.)

  Can anyone recommend a local computer repair shop? TIA.

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  Last edited on Oct 12 2011. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Aug 11 2009.

• acronym for "this is awkward".
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  Last edited on Sep 24 2012. Submitted by Anonymous on Sep 24 2012.

• acronym for "this is Africa".

  Last edited on Jan 05 2017. Submitted by Ekpplet on Jan 05 2017.

noun - uncountable

• acronym for "the ignorant ass".
  
  This definition is questionable and is pending deletion. It will be saved from deletion if legitimate citations are found.
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  Last edited on Aug 21 2012. Submitted by Anonymous on Jul 28 2012.

verb

• to cause a software or hardware bug to become evident.

  You can tickle the bug by opening a menu, then right-clicking anywhere in the editor.

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  Last edited on Nov 15 2011. Submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Sep 28 2009.

noun

• a project that is capable of consuming a practically unlimited amount of time.

  You need to manage your career better. You've been on that project - what - five years? And it's a total time sink.

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  • See more words with the same meaning: to waste time.

  Last edited on Dec 12 2012. Submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Aug 14 2009.

interjection

• acronym for "this is not legal advice".

  Here's what I think about your legal situation...
  
  But IANAL, TINLA, etc.

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  Last edited on Feb 18 2013. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Feb 18 2013.

other

• "thanks".

  tks for the help on my homework.

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  Last edited on Dec 11 2012. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Dec 11 2012.

interjection

• See tl;dr.
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  Last edited on Dec 05 2011. Submitted by Melwyn from Richmond, VA, USA on Sep 20 2009.

adjective

• acronym for "too long; didn't read." Used to convey one's disinterest in reading some portion of text online.

  Comment 1: [something lengthy...]
  
  Comment 2: tl;dr.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            
  
  Citation from "He Has Millions and a New Job at Yahoo. Soon, He'll Be 18.", The New York Times, Brian Stetler, March 25 2013 censored in hope of resolving Google's penalty against this site.

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  Last edited on Mar 25 2013. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Aug 11 2009.

noun

• acronym for "too long; didn't read." Used to preface a summary of preceding or subsequent text, for the benefit of those who don't want to read the entire thing.

                           
  
                                                                                                                                      
  
  Citation from "Nerdgasm: 'Shutter' crap", Daily Titan (Cal State Fullerton), Ashleigh Johnson, March 01 2010 censored in hope of resolving Google's penalty against this site.

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  Last edited on Jul 19 2011. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Mar 09 2010.

notes

• Also written as tldr. See also tl;wrl ("too long; will read later".)

  Last edited on Jul 30 2015. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Sep 09 2011.

interjection

• acronym for "too long; will read later". Contrast with "tl;dr".

  Person A: Check out the paper I just published.
  
  Person B: tl;wrl.

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  Last edited on Sep 09 2011. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Sep 09 2011.