Browsing page 21 of words meaning computers, electronics, technology (587 words total)

• acronym for "for what it's worth". Used mainly in computer-based conversation (instant messaging, email, text messaging, etc.)

  IANAL, but FWIW I think you're right about contract law.

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  Last edited on Aug 23 2012. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Aug 11 2009.

noun

• acronym for "First World problem" or "First World problems".

  I left the headset for my iPhone at home today. So now when I'm walking around, I have to actually hold the phone to my ear. FWP, I know.

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  Last edited on Sep 08 2011. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Sep 07 2011.

noun

• short for "gangster" or "gangsta." Used in greeting to a friend or associate. See also the slang word "b".

  What's up, g?

                                                                                  
  
                                 
  
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  What up my nigga how you doin g.

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  Last edited on Apr 08 2013. Submitted by Chad B. from Seattle, WA, USA on May 03 1999.

• a gram of illegal drugs.

  Let me get a g.

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  Last edited on Feb 22 2011. Submitted by terry c. from Ottawa, ON, Canada on Jun 05 2002.

• short for "grand," meaning $1,000.

  He owes me five Gs.

                                                         
  
              
  
                                                                                             
  
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  Last edited on Mar 02 2013. Submitted by Jean M. on Sep 24 2007.

• "grin". Used mainly in computer-based conversation (instant messaging, email, text messaging, etc.)

  g.

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  Last edited on Feb 22 2011. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Aug 11 2009.

verb - intransitive

• to be so intoxicated from illegal stimulants that one loses complete control over one's body.

  Oh man, she's geekin' out over there!

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  Last edited on Feb 20 2003. Submitted by Tanya F. from Frankfurt am Main, Germany on Feb 20 2003.

• to engage in a binge of nerdy activities.

  I spent all weekend geeking out.

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  Last edited on Nov 09 2011. Submitted by Anonymous on Sep 28 2008.

• to spend any period of time engaging in nerdy activities or talk.

  We were on a date but I had to geek out for a while when I saw a guy wearing a nixie tube watch.

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  Last edited on Nov 09 2011. Submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Feb 27 2009.

noun

• a cable connector device with either two male or two female connectors on it, used to connect mismatched cables. Also called "gender bender" and "sex changer".

  I need a gender mender before I can hook up this printer.

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  Last edited on Nov 11 2011. Submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Aug 14 2009.

interjection

• acronym of "go fuck yourself." An insult.
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  Last edited on Dec 08 2002. Submitted by Steven Tregilgas from Australia on Dec 08 2002.

interjection

• acronym for "good game." Used in online multiplayer games.
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  Last edited on Aug 31 2010. Submitted by Morgan D. from Seattle, WA, USA on Aug 30 2003.

• acronym for "got to go". Used in text-based communication.

  Sorry, gg. ttyl.

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  Last edited on Aug 31 2010. Submitted by Tensore @. on Feb 04 2005.

• acronym for "good going".
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  Last edited on Aug 31 2010. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Aug 31 2010.

noun - uncountable

• acronym for "good guy".
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  Last edited on Oct 31 2012. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Oct 31 2012.

noun

• any job. Derived from the musical industry sense.

  Hey, did you hear? Mark's got a new gig.

                                                                                                                              
  
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  Last edited on Mar 03 2013. Submitted by Kevin Casini from College Park, MD, USA on Apr 13 1998.

• a playing engagement for a musical artist or band.

  Alright guys, let's practice for our gig next week.

                                                    
  
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  Last edited on Mar 01 2011. Submitted by Kevin Casini from College Park, MD, USA on Apr 13 1998.

• Look at that
  
  Hey! Have a gig at that,now.

  Last edited on Jan 24 2012. Submitted by John Kitus from Boise, ID, USA on Jan 24 2012.

• a short-term job.

  Last edited on Jul 28 2012. Submitted by Anonymous on May 04 2012.

• a gigabyte.

  My new computer has 16 gigs of RAM.

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  Last edited on Jul 28 2012. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Jul 28 2012.

verb

• to dance.

  Everyone was giggin' at Laquita's party.

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  Last edited on Aug 26 1997. Submitted by Jay Wofford from CA, USA on Aug 26 1997.

• to party, go to bars or clubs. Also go gigging.

  I'm bored. Let's go gigging tonight.

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  Last edited on Apr 18 1998. Submitted by Eric Martin on Apr 18 1998.

• to be under the influence of Ecstasy (MDMA).
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  Last edited on May 14 2011. Submitted by Thizz on Mar 23 2007.