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Browsing page 50 of words meaning computers, electronics, technology (666 words total)
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r
noun
- R., an abbreviation for reverend
Last edited on Oct 03 2024. Submitted by Anonymous on Oct 03 2024.
other
- shortened, phonetic version of "are".
They r up to no good again.
There r not enough females in the world.
First tell me what the hell you r doing this weekend.
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Last edited on Apr 20 2013. Submitted by Maurice J. from Fall River, MA, USA on Nov 21 2002.
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rathole
noun
- a subject that has been known to use up a significant amount of discussion time, without participants coming to a consensus.
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: computer slang.
Last edited on Apr 25 2013. Submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Aug 14 2009.
- a dilapidated place.
This bar is a rathole.
Last edited on Nov 11 2011. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Sep 27 2009.
verb - intransitive
- during a discussion about a particular topic, to focus on an unimportant detail.
We've been ratholing on what to call it for half an hour. Let's focus on what we're actually going to be making.
Last edited on Nov 11 2011. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Sep 27 2009.
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real estate
noun - uncountable
- any limited resource measured in units of area. For example, the area available for components on the surface of an integrated circuit, the amount of floorspace in an equipment room, and the amount of space on a computer desktop.
The ads are taking up too much real estate on the home page.
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Last edited on Nov 11 2011. Submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Aug 14 2009.
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reinvent the wheel
verb
- to "invent" a solution to a problem that has already been solved, or to implement yet another solution to a solved problem. While the term is usually used pejoratively, it is recognized that many tools have evolved over the years. (Cars don't have stone wheels, for example.)
Management has a serious case of NIH syndrome, so we do a lot of reinventing the wheel.
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Last edited on Nov 11 2011. Submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Sep 28 2009.
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rickroll
verb - transitive
- alternate spelling of Rick roll.
Citation from "The Assclown Offensive: How to Enrage the Church of Scientology", Wired, Julian Dibbell, September 2009 censored in hope of resolving Google's penalty against this site.- See more words with the same meaning: computer slang.
Last edited on Sep 21 2011. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Sep 21 2011.
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Rick roll
verb - transitive
- to click a link on the web and be taken to a site other than the one anticipated.
I got rick rolled into another website.
This definition is questionable and is pending deletion. It will be saved from deletion if legitimate citations are found.Last edited on Jun 28 2014. Submitted by Anonymous from Indrani Satra, Kankurgachi, Kolkata, West Bengal, India on Nov 06 2008.
- Also can apply to ending up in a different situation other than what you initially were led to believe, surprise outcome or fooled.
The sales rep rick rolled me into another product.
This definition is questionable and is pending deletion. It will be saved from deletion if legitimate citations are found.Last edited on Jan 12 2012. Submitted by Anonymous from Indrani Satra, Kankurgachi, Kolkata, West Bengal, India on Nov 06 2008.
- to trick people into clicking a link on the World Wide Web that (unexpectedly) directs to a page that plays Rick Astley's "Never Gonna Give You Up" music video.
You just got Rickrolled!
Citation from "The Assclown Offensive: How to Enrage the Church of Scientology", Wired, Julian Dibbell, September 2009 censored in hope of resolving Google's penalty against this site.- See more words with the same meaning: computer slang.
Last edited on Jan 12 2012. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Oct 08 2009.
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rig
noun
- a needle used to inject drugs.
Dude, where's my rig? I scored a few packs!
- See more words with the same meaning: paraphernalia for other drugs.
Last edited on Nov 05 2011. Submitted by Fors, T. on Sep 22 2005.
- equipment used to inject drugs.
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Last edited on Jul 27 2010. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Aug 11 2009.
- a computer.
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Last edited on Jul 27 2010. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Oct 03 2009.
- a big rig.
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Last edited on Jul 27 2010. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Jul 27 2010.
- Australian slang word often used to describe a boy or girl, teen - caused by their fellow peers if one has a good body, face or other "hot" features. Words such as sproute are also alike. Mainly used on the northern beaches. "Cathys such a rig" or "your such a rig tom"
Last edited on Dec 05 2012. Submitted by Anonymous on Nov 30 2012.
verb - transitive
- to manipulate a contest for financial gain.
Last edited on Jul 27 2010. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Sep 27 2009.
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RL
adjective
- acronym for "real life".
My RL friends never call me. That's why I chat so much on the internet.
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Last edited on Apr 14 2013. Submitted by Tensore @. on Feb 04 2005.
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RN
adverb
- acronym for "right now".
Person 1: Can we talk?
Person 2: I'm with my parents rn. Let's talk later.I'm leaving rn.
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Last edited on Jul 29 2017. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Aug 24 2015.
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ROFL
verb
- acronym for "rolling on floor laughing". Used mainly in computer-based conversation (instant messaging, email, text messaging, etc.)
Also ROTFL ("rolling on the floor laughing.")Person A: <something funny>
Person B: ROFL!
Citation from "25 Signs You Spend Way Too Much Time on Facebook", Miami New Times blogs, Rebecca Salgado, Apr 26 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).
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Last edited on May 04 2011. Submitted by Tensore @. on Feb 04 2005.
notes
- Originally used only in text-based communication, this term is also now spoken, and is pronounced roffle.
Last edited on May 04 2011. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on May 04 2011.
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