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Browsing page 33 of words meaning computers, electronics, technology (666 words total)
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IMYSM
interjection
- acronym for "I miss you so much."
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Last edited on Nov 26 2011. Submitted by Anonymous on Nov 29 2009.
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INAE
interjection
- acronym for "I'm not an expert".
INAE, but I think you just need to reboot.
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Last edited on Sep 12 2012. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Sep 12 2012.
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Infinite-Monkey Theorem
noun
- the theory that if you put an infinite number of monkeys in front of typewriters, given an infinite amount of time, they will eventually duplicate one or more Shakespeare scripts.
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Last edited on Nov 10 2011. Submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Aug 14 2009.
notes
- In mid-2002, researchers at Plymouth University in England actually put a working computer in a cage with six crested macaques. The monkeys proceeded to bash the machine with a rock, urinate on it, and type the letter S a lot (later, the letters A, J, L, and M also crept in). The results were published in a limited-edition book, Notes Towards The Complete Works of Shakespeare. A researcher reported:
"They were quite interested in the screen, and they saw that when they typed a letter, something happened. There was a level of intention there."Last edited on May 16 2011. Submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Aug 14 2009.
origin
- This theorem has been traced to the mathematician E'mile Borel in 1913, and was first popularized by the astronomer Sir Arthur Eddington. It became part of the idiom of techies via the classic SF short story "Inflexible Logic" by Russell Maloney, and many younger hackers know it through a reference in Douglas Adams's "Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy".
On 1 April 2000 the usage acquired its own Internet standard, RFC2795 - Infinite Monkey Protocol Suite.Last edited on May 16 2011. Submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Aug 14 2009.
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interweb
noun
- "internet." From "internet" + "web". Also used in the plural form.
I found some pretty good dinner ideas on the interwebs.
I like to watch porn on the interweb.
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Last edited on Dec 22 2015. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Aug 11 2009.
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in the background
adverb
- of an ongoing task, performed slowly over time, when nothing is claiming one's immediate attention.
I'm working on the graph-printing problem in the background.
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Last edited on Nov 12 2011. Submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Aug 14 2009.
- of ongoing thought work, being solved slowly over time by a person's unconscious.
Yeah, boss, I'm working on that in the background.
Last edited on Nov 15 2011. Submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Aug 14 2009.
- Note that this implies ongoing activity but at a reduced level or in spare time, in contrast to mainstream "back burner" (which connotes benign neglect until some future resumption of activity).
Last edited on Aug 14 2009. Submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Aug 14 2009.
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ion
interjection
- "I don't".
Ion got plans tomorrow.
Ion know how to spell very well.
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Last edited on Feb 09 2018. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Dec 17 2010.
- acronym for "in other news".
This definition is questionable and is pending deletion. It will be saved from deletion if legitimate citations are found.- See more words with the same meaning: Internet, texting, SMS, email, chat acronyms (list of).
Last edited on Feb 09 2018. Submitted by Anonymous on Jan 23 2017.
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IOW
expression
- acronym for "I only wish". Used in computer-based operations especially when texting on a cell phone, IM-ing (instant messaging), emailing and the like, mainly to save time and effort.
"That hot guy was checking you out."
"IOW"Last edited on Aug 08 2020. Submitted by "Nadster" on Aug 08 2020.
- acronym for "I only wish". Used in computer-based operations especially when texting on a cell phone, IM-ing (instant messaging), emailing and the like, mainly to save time and effort.
"That hot guy was checking you out."
"IOW"Last edited on Aug 08 2020. Submitted by "Nadster" on Aug 08 2020.
interjection
- acronym for "in other words". Used mainly in computer-based conversation (instant messaging, email, text messaging, etc.)
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Last edited on Oct 02 2012. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Aug 11 2009.
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IRL
- acronym for "in real life".
He the site's worst troll, but IRL he's a lawyer.
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Last edited on Apr 14 2013. Submitted by Tensore @. on Feb 04 2005.
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Itanic
noun
- nickname for the Intel Itanium family of processors. From "Itanium" + "Titanic".
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Last edited on Jan 13 2012. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Jan 11 2010.
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ITIGBS
interjection
- acronym for "I think I'm going [to] be sick" or "I think I'm gonna be sick".
Citation from "A History of Violins", Royal Pains (TV), Season 2 Episode 15 (2011) censored in hope of resolving Google's penalty against this site.- See more words with the same meaning: Internet, texting, SMS, email, chat acronyms (list of).
Last edited on Mar 29 2011. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Mar 29 2011.
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