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Browsing page 63 of words meaning computers, electronics, technology (630 words total)
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YMMV
interjection
- acronym for "your mileage may vary." Used mainly in computer-based conversation (instant messaging, email, text messaging, etc.)
I thought the shaving cream worked really well, but YMMV.
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- See more words with the same meaning: computer slang.
Last edited on Jun 06 2013. Submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Sep 28 2009.
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your mileage may vary
interjection
- a disclaimer given along with advice, meaning roughly, "It worked for me, but may not work in all cases."
I found that it improved performance by 15%, but your mileage may vary.
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Last edited on Nov 15 2011. Submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Sep 28 2009.
notes
- "Your mileage may vary" is often acronymized as YMMV.
Last edited on Nov 15 2011. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Nov 15 2011.
origin
- In the United States, "your mileage may vary" is the standard disclaimer given along with estimates of the mileage of motor vehicles.
- See more words with the same meaning: to disagree, disapprove, or doubt.
Last edited on Nov 15 2011. Submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Sep 28 2009.
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yow
interjection
- a general exclamation.
Yow, that's a nice rig!
Yow, that hurt.
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Last edited on Nov 15 2011. Submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Aug 14 2009.
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yt?
interjection
- acronym for "You there?" i.e. "Are you there?" An instant messaging acronym.
Person A: yt?
Person B: yes.- See more words with the same meaning: Internet, texting, SMS, email, chat acronyms (list of).
Last edited on Jul 25 2013. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Nov 23 2009.
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YW
interjection
- acronym for "you're welcome".
Person A: Your new profile picture is so cute!
Person B: Thanks!
Person A: YW.- See more words with the same meaning: Internet, texting, SMS, email, chat acronyms (list of).
Last edited on Jun 29 2011. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Jun 29 2011.
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Z
-z
other
- Replacement for the "s" suffix used to indicate plural nouns. Used by computer hackers and crackers.
Warez, hackerz, passwordz, keygenz, serialz, crackerz, etc.
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Last edited on Jun 30 2011. Submitted by david l. from Boerne, TX, USA on Jun 11 2002.
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zap
verb
- to empower,excite or electrify
Last edited on Jun 10 2012. Submitted by jeanjeanius on Jun 10 2012.
- stoned.
That weed zapped me.
I'm totally zapped after that spliff!
Last edited on Apr 16 2013. Submitted by jeanjeanius on Jun 10 2012.
verb - transitive
- zapping someone is cussing them out.
He zapped me after I dumped him.
This definition is questionable and is pending deletion. It will be saved from deletion if legitimate citations are found.Last edited on Aug 19 2012. Submitted by Kit from Des Moines, IA, USA on May 04 2002.
- to erase.
I accidentally zapped my research paper last night.
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Last edited on Oct 25 2011. Submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Aug 14 2009.
- to damage ("fry") an electronic component with electricity.
When I stuck a pen in my power supply, it zapped the hard disk.
Last edited on Nov 15 2011. Submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Aug 14 2009.
- to shock with electricity.
Last edited on Oct 16 2011. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Jun 04 2010.
- to microwave.
Zap it for about a minute and a half.
Last edited on Oct 25 2011. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Oct 25 2011.
- to write "zap" on someone's hand as a part of a game that has many variants.
You've been zapped! Now any time someone says your name, you have to say "I love you."
Last edited on Aug 19 2012. Submitted by Anonymous on Jun 10 2012.
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zombie
noun
- a computer whose security has been compromised, and is then used to perform computer misdeeds, such as sending spam or performing denial-of-service attacks.
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Last edited on May 06 2011. Submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Aug 14 2009.
- a person who goes through life without emotion or significant thought.
Citation from "Dave of the Dead", Happy Endings (TV), Season 1 Episode 7 (2011) blacked out to resolve Google's penalty against this site.Last edited on May 06 2011. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on May 06 2011.
noun - uncountable
- marijuana.
Citation from "Down Under" by Men at Work blacked out to resolve Google's penalty against this site.- See more words with the same meaning: marijuana.
Last edited on Sep 01 2011. Submitted by Dick Wright-Upham from Wellington, New Zealand on May 06 2011.
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zomfg
interjection
- "Oh my fucking God." Expresses a greater level of amazement or elation than the standard OMFG.
zomfg. Did you hear that the two of them are dating now?
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- See more words with the same meaning: exclamations (list of).
Last edited on May 05 2014. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Aug 11 2009.
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zomg
interjection
- "Oh my God." Expresses a greater level of amazement or elation than the standard OMG. Like all words, can be used either sincerely or not sincerely.
Zomg, Justin Bieber is so talented.
ZOMG I love glitter! It's so kawaii!
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Last edited on Sep 25 2010. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Aug 11 2009.
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