Browsing page 58 of words meaning computers, electronics, technology (666 words total)

noun - uncountable

• acronym for "that feeling when".
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  Last edited on Jun 07 2015. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Jun 07 2015.

• acronym for "that face when".

  TFW you're about to dig into a 32oz steak...

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  Last edited on May 13 2017. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on May 13 2017.

noun

• the pressing of the "Alt" key + the "Ctrl" key + the "Del" key to reboot or unfreeze a PC computer.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                
  
  Citation from "Operating in a New Environment", PC Magazine, Charles Petzold, February 25 1986 censored in hope of resolving Google's penalty against this site.

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  Last edited on Jun 14 2010. Submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Aug 14 2009.

notes

• Scouting organizations such as the Girl Scouts also use a "three-finger salute", though it's obviously much different.

  Last edited on Jun 19 2010. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Jun 19 2010.

other

• "that".

  I thnk tht lrning is dum.

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  Last edited on Apr 28 2013. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Apr 28 2013.

interjection

• "thanks".

  OMG! Thx so much, Sal.

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  Last edited on May 08 2013. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Aug 11 2009.

noun

• THX also is Lucasfilm's theatrical sound standard, less commonly used than thx's "thanks" form.

  In a THX theater you will not hear any noise other than the movie playing.

  Last edited on Dec 27 2014. Submitted by Anonymous on Dec 27 2014.

interjection

• abbreviated form of "thanks".

  thxs for the add.

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  Last edited on Apr 14 2013. Submitted by Tensore @. on Feb 04 2005.

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".
  
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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.