verb

• to pester, irritate, annoy. Origin: possibly from the word "agitate."

  She ags everybody.

  More words meaning: abbreviations (list of)
  More words meaning: to annoy, interfere, intrude

  by Linh Ngo, Austin, TX, USA, Jan 13 1998  (Edit definition)

notes

• also a diminutive form of aggro.

  by Linh Ngo, Austin, TX, USA, Jan 13 1998  (Edit definition)

intransitive verb

• to joke; KID.

  Ya buggin'.

  More words meaning: to joke, kid, or jest

  by Nelli M., Jul 27 2005  (Edit definition)

• to be extremely excited.

  I'm buggin'!

  More words meaning: excited, energetic

  by Wendy R., Dallas, TX 75231, USA, May 10 2007  (Edit definition)

• to react with extreme or irrational distress or composure; FREAK OUT.

  I was bugging after she got home.

  More words meaning: to become angry, go crazy, freak out

  by Anonymous, Sep 28 2008  (Edit definition)

noun

• An unwanted and unintended property of a program or piece of hardware, especially one that causes it to malfunction.

  There's a bug in the editor: it writes things out backwards.

  The system crashed because of a hardware bug.

  Fred is a winner, but he has a few bugs. (i.e. Fred is a good guy, but he has a few personality problems).

  More words meaning: a mistake, bad idea, wrong, inappropriate
  More words meaning: broken
  More words meaning: computer slang

  by The Jargon File, Aug 13 2009  (Edit definition)

transitive verb

• to pester or annoy.

  Why do you keep bugging me? Go away.

  More words meaning: to annoy, interfere, intrude

  by Anonymous, Sep 28 2008  (Edit definition)

origin

• Regarding the "unwanted and unintended property" meaning:
  
  Admiral Grace Hopper (an early computing pioneer better known for inventing the programming language COBOL) liked to tell a story in which a technician solved a malfunction in the Harvard Mark II machine by pulling an actual insect out from between the contacts of one of its relays, and she subsequently promulgated "bug" in its hackish sense as a joke about the incident (though, as she was careful to admit, she was not there when it happened). For many years the logbook associated with the incident and the actual bug in question (a moth) sat in a display case at the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC). The entire story, with a picture of the logbook and the moth taped into it, is recorded in the Annals of the History of Computing, Vol. 3, No. 3 (July 1981), pp. 285--286. The text of the log entry (from September 9, 1947), reads, "1545 Relay #70 Panel F (moth) in relay. First actual case of bug being found."
  
  This wording establishes that the term was already in use at the time in its current specific sense, and Hopper herself reports that the term "bug" was regularly applied to problems in radar electronics during WWII.
  
  Indeed, the use of "bug" to mean an industrial defect was already established in Thomas Edison's time, and a more specific and rather modern use can be found in an electrical handbook from 1896 (Hawkin's New Catechism of Electricity, Theo. Audel & Co.) which says, "The term "bug" is used to a limited extent to designate any fault or trouble in the connections or working of electric apparatus."
  
  It further notes that the term is said to have originated in quadruplex telegraphy and have been transferred to all electric apparatus.
  
  The latter observation may explain a common folk etymology of the term: that it came from telephone company usage, in which bugs in a telephone cable were blamed for noisy lines.
  
  Historians of the field inform us that the term was regularly used in the early days of telegraphy to refer to a variety of semi-automatic telegraphy keyers that would send a string of dots if you held them down. In fact, the Vibroplex keyers (which were among the most common of this type) even had a graphic of a beetle on them (and still do)! While the ability to send repeated dots automatically was very useful for professional morse code operators, these were also significantly trickier to use than the older manual keyers, and it could take some practice to ensure one didn't introduce extraneous dots into the code by holding the key down a fraction too long. In the hands of an inexperienced operator, a Vibroplex "bug" on the line could mean that a lot of garbled Morse would soon be coming your way.
  
  Further, the term has long been used among radio technicians to describe a device that converts electromagnetic field variations into acoustic signals. It is used to trace radio interference and look for dangerous radio emissions. Radio community usage derives from the roach-like shape of the first versions used by 19th century physicists. The first versions consisted of a coil of wire (roach body), with the two wire ends sticking out and bent back to nearly touch forming a spark gap (roach antennae). The bug is to the radio technician what the stethoscope is to the stereotypical medical doctor. This sense is almost certainly ancestral to modern use of "bug" meaning a covert monitoring device, but may also have contributed to the use of the term for the effects of radio interference itself.
  
  Actually, use of "bug" in the general sense of a disruptive event goes back to Shakespeare! (Henry VI, part III - Act V, Scene II: King Edward:
  
  "So, lie thou there. Die thou; and die our fear; For Warwick was a bug that fear'd us all."
  
  In the first edition of Samuel Johnson's dictionary one meaning of "bug" is "A frightful object; a walking spectre." This is traced to "bugbear", a Welsh term for a variety of mythological monster which (to complete the circle) has recently been reintroduced into the popular lexicon through fantasy role-playing games. In any case, in jargon the word almost never refers to insects.
  
  A careful discussion of the etymological issues can be found in a paper by Fred R. Shapiro, 1987, "Entomology of the Computer Bug: History and Folklore", American Speech 62(4):376-378.
  
  As of late 1990, the NSWC still had the bug, but had unsuccessfully tried to get the Smithsonian to accept it. The present curator of their History of American Technology Museum didn't know this and agreed that it would make a worthwhile exhibit. It was moved to the Smithsonian in mid-1991, but due to space and money constraints was not actually exhibited for years afterwards.

  by The Jargon File, Aug 13 2009  (Edit definition)

noun

• someone who cock blocks.

  I was trying to hit on that girl, but her friend was being such a cock block.

  More words meaning: to annoy, interfere, intrude

  by Keith Clark, Rockledge, FL, USA, Nov 20 2002  (Edit definition)

verb

• to interfere with a male's attempt to talk to a prospective romantic or sexual partner. Usually this is performed by distracting one of the parties, obstructing the path between the "pursuing" male and the person being pursued, etc. Reasons for "cock blocking" vary. The cock blocker may have the intention of talking to the pursued person; the cock blocker may not like the male who is attempting to talk to someone; the cock blocker may be looking out for the best interests of the person being pursued, perhaps due to their intoxication. Cock blocking may be intentional or unintentional.

  I was trying to hit on that girl, but her friend was cock blocking.

  More words meaning: to annoy, interfere, intrude

  by Jeff B., Syracuse, NY 13210, USA, Oct 19 2001  (Edit definition)

notes

• See also pussy block.

  by Anonymous, Jan 09 2003  (Edit definition)

intransitive verb

• to sleep.

  I crashed over at his house last night.

  I was so tired after work I just crashed.

  More words meaning: to sleep

  by Anonymous, Oct 01 2001  (Edit definition)

noun

• A sudden, usually drastic failure.

  My computer suffered a pretty bad crash.

  More words meaning: a mistake, bad idea, wrong, inappropriate
  More words meaning: computer slang

  by The Jargon File, Aug 14 2009  (Edit definition)

transitive verb

• to arrive unexpectedly and uninvited, esp. to a social function such as a party or ceremony. Origin: perhaps derived from a vehicular accident ("crash") which is both unexpected and unwanted.

  I hate people who crash my party

  More words meaning: to annoy, interfere, intrude

  by Ryan L., Washington, DC, USA, Oct 14 1998  (Edit definition)

• To fail suddenly.

  Has the system just crashed?

  Something crashed the OS!

  More words meaning: computer slang
  More words meaning: to make a mistake, be incorrect, err

  by The Jargon File, Aug 14 2009  (Edit definition)

noun

• a friend. Also dawg.

  What's up, dog?

  He's my dog.

  More words meaning: friend, friends

  by David Capalungan, Yakima, WA, USA, Sep 14 1997  (Edit definition)

• a method of addressing a person, similar to man and dude. Also spelled dawg.

  Hey dog, could you hand me a napkin?

  More words meaning: dude, person of unspecified gender

  by Daylene, Los Angeles, CA, USA, Jun 09 1998  (Edit definition)

• telephone. From Cockney rhyming slang "dog and bone." Current in London's financial services industry.

  Let's get Goldman Sachs on the dog.

  More words meaning: telephone, phone

  by Joshua R., Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, UK, Oct 27 1999  (Edit definition)

• an unattractive person.

  They're such a dog!

  More words meaning: unattractive, ugly person (either gender)

  by Anonymous, Oct 01 2001  (Edit definition)

• a hotdog.

  More words meaning: food

  by WalterGR, Sacramento, CA, USA, Sep 02 2009  (Edit definition)

• something of poor quality or a poor performer.

  More words meaning: something of poor quality, bad, sucks

  by WalterGR, Sacramento, CA, USA, Sep 02 2009  (Edit definition)

verb

• to relentless follow.

  Detective Davis dogged the kidnappers until he found their hideout.

  More words meaning: to annoy, interfere, intrude

  by John v., Washington, DC, USA, Feb 05 1999  (Edit definition)

• to constantly follow, like an overly loyal pet.

  More words meaning: to annoy, interfere, intrude

  by John v., Washington, DC, USA, Feb 05 1999  (Edit definition)

• to criticize or annoy. Also dog on.

  Quit dogging me.

  Quit dogging on me.

  More words meaning: to annoy, interfere, intrude
  More words meaning: to insult, complain, criticize

  by Anonymous, Oct 01 2001  (Edit definition)

verb

• to annoy, pester, bother.

  You really get on my nerves.

  More words meaning: to annoy, interfere, intrude

  by WalterGR, Sacramento, CA, USA, Oct 01 2001  (Edit definition)

• noun slang from the South first used in the early 30s meaning boss. ex "Whatever you say hoss."

  by Kela, Saint Paul, MN 55130, USA, Oct 31 2009  (Edit definition)

noun

• an overweight, crass woman.

  My sister Athena is a hoss.

  More words meaning: miscellaneous insults (list of)
  More words meaning: overweight, fat
  More words meaning: unattractive, ugly female

  by dino a., Lewis Dr, Lakewood, OH 44107, USA, May 31 1999  (Edit definition)

• a man; GUY, DUDE.

  Hey hoss, how's it goin'?

  More words meaning: dude, person of unspecified gender

  by Marc A., Trenton, GA, USA, Sep 29 2002  (Edit definition)

• an impressive person.

  Rick is a hoss becuase he won the championships.

  More words meaning: dude, person of unspecified gender
  More words meaning: skill, skilled, talent, talented

  by Justin S., Houston, TX, USA, Jun 08 2003  (Edit definition)

verb

• to annoy someone.

  Quit hossing me!

  More words meaning: to annoy, interfere, intrude

  by Rene' Rosser, Sep 28 1998  (Edit definition)

verb

• to annoy, pester, bother; GET ON (ONE'S) NERVES.

  He just irks me.

  More words meaning: to annoy, interfere, intrude

  by Tasha T., Lansing, MI, USA, Jan 20 1998  (Edit definition)

noun

• someone who pussy blocks.

  I was trying to hit on that guy, but his friend was being such a pussy block.

  More words meaning: to annoy, interfere, intrude

  by Keith Clark, Rockledge, FL, USA, Nov 20 2002  (Edit definition)

verb

• to interfere with a female's attempt to talk to a male or engaging him sexually. Usually this is performed by distracting one of the parties, obstructing the path between the male and female, etc. Normally the person "pussy blocking" has the intention of talking to the male. See also cock block.

  I was trying to hit on that guy, but his friend was pussy blocking.

  More words meaning: to annoy, interfere, intrude

  by Keith Clark, Rockledge, FL, USA, Nov 20 2002  (Edit definition)

verb

• to affect or bother someone.

  I don't allow anyone to rent space in my head

  More words meaning: to annoy, interfere, intrude

  by Jeanine Dickinson, Elmira, NY, USA, Apr 09 1998  (Edit definition)

adjective

• of the "rock and roll" genre of music.

  I like rock music.

  More words meaning: music (related to)

  by WalterGR, Sacramento, CA, USA, Sep 14 2009  (Edit definition)

intransitive verb

• to be great, exciting, or fun.

  You got Stones tickets? That rocks!

  This chocolate cake rocks!

  More words meaning: good, okay, cool, awesome, fun

  by jim, San Jose, CA, USA, Nov 23 1998  (Edit definition)

• to be a talented musician or musical group.

  This band rocks.

  More words meaning: music (related to)
  More words meaning: skill, skilled, talent, talented

  by WalterGR, Sacramento, CA, USA, Sep 14 2009  (Edit definition)

noun

• a piece of diamond jewelry, such as an engagement ring. Implies a large diamond.

  Don't try to get her phone number! Didn't you see that huge rock on her finger?

  More words meaning: jewelry (related to)

  by jackson s., Feb 07 2002  (Edit definition)

• a dependable or reliable person who is a source of consistent emotional support.

  You are my rock.

  More words meaning: friend, friends

  by usa, USA, Nov 14 2002  (Edit definition)

• a piece of crack cocaine.

  Be countin' these rocks, biatch! - Chris Rock

  More words meaning: drugs

  by Mark, Denver, CO, USA, Feb 07 2003  (Edit definition)

• the "rock and roll" genre of music.

  I listen to rock.

  More words meaning: music (related to)

  by WalterGR, Sacramento, CA, USA, Sep 14 2009  (Edit definition)

transitive verb

• to beat someone up.

  I'm gonna rock that boy for calling me names.

  More words meaning: to attack, to fight

  by James E., Richmond, VA, USA, Dec 07 2004  (Edit definition)

• to disturb.

  I was rocked by the news of her death.

  More words meaning: to annoy, interfere, intrude

  by WalterGR, Sacramento, CA, USA, Sep 14 2009  (Edit definition)

• to wear.

  More words meaning: to wear clothing

  by WalterGR, Sacramento, CA, USA, Oct 03 2009  (Edit definition)

• a fat bitch, or hore

  by Anonymous, Oct 20 2009  (Edit definition)

noun

• a man with no class. For example: possessing little money, lacking in transportation, without a place to live, etc. Popularized by the song "No Scrubs" on TLC's 1999 album FanMail.

  I can't believe that scrub thought I'd give him my phone number.

  More words meaning: man, men, male
  More words meaning: uncool person, jerk, asshole (general insults - list of)

  by Kendall, Aiken, SC, USA, Jan 08 1998  (Edit definition)

• an annoying person.

  Your little brother is such a scrub!

  More words meaning: to annoy, interfere, intrude
  More words meaning: uncool person, jerk, asshole (general insults - list of)

  by Ashley and Jackie, Bay Area School of Enterprise, Alameda, CA 94501, USA, Jun 01 1998  (Edit definition)

transitive verb

• to remove information from a document.

  We need to scrub the documentation of any confidential information.

  More words meaning: to remove

  by WalterGR, Sacramento, CA, USA, Aug 26 2009  (Edit definition)

verb

• to embarass oneself, usu. by making a physical mistake.

  Did you see that guy scrub on the ice?

  More words meaning: embarrassment (related to)

  by Liz O'hare, Berkeley, CA, USA, Feb 18 2003  (Edit definition)

noun

• unsolicited advertisements sent in bulk via e-mail.

  More words meaning: computer slang
  More words meaning: mail (related to)

  by Jeff Mustin, Bentonville, AR, USA, Jan 19 1997  (Edit definition)

• advertisements posted in any inappropriate place on the internet (blog comments, discussion forums, etc.)

  More words meaning: advertisement (related to)
  More words meaning: computer slang

  by The Jargon File, Aug 14 2009  (Edit definition)

• any large, annoying quantity of output. For instance, sending hundreds of lines of nonsense in a chat-room.

  More words meaning: computer slang
  More words meaning: to annoy, interfere, intrude

  by The Jargon File, Aug 14 2009  (Edit definition)

verb

• to bombard an internet forum with multiple copies of a message.

  More words meaning: computer slang
  More words meaning: to annoy, interfere, intrude

  by The Jargon File, Aug 14 2009  (Edit definition)

• to send many identical or nearly-identical messages - especially ones containing advertising - separately to a large number of email addresses.

  More words meaning: advertisement (related to)
  More words meaning: computer slang
  More words meaning: to annoy, interfere, intrude

  by The Jargon File, Aug 14 2009  (Edit definition)

• to send many identical or nearly-identical messages separately to a large number of internet forums.

  More words meaning: computer slang
  More words meaning: to annoy, interfere, intrude

  by The Jargon File, Aug 14 2009  (Edit definition)

• to post irrelevant or inappropriate messages to an internet forum.

  More words meaning: computer slang
  More words meaning: to annoy, interfere, intrude

  by The Jargon File, Aug 14 2009  (Edit definition)

origin

• From a Monty Python sketch about Spam. Some Vikings are singing a song about Spam so loudly that no one else can communicate.

  by Emily M., UC Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, USA, Jan 22 1999  (Edit definition)

verb

• to bother, test, annoy, push.

  Hey man, don't splurk with me!

  More words meaning: to annoy, interfere, intrude

  by Ashley Ewing, Baton Rouge, LA, USA, Jan 13 1998  (Edit definition)

transitive verb

• to pester someone about something.

  Why do you keep stressing me about that?

  More words meaning: to annoy, interfere, intrude

  by L. Forney, Morganton, NC, USA, Jan 29 1998  (Edit definition)

verb

• to be very attracted to someone, so much so that one nearly sweats when one sees the object of their affection.

  Man she sweats him HARD!

  More words meaning: to be attracted to

  by Ashley Olsen, Florida, USA, Feb 15 1998  (Edit definition)

• to like very much.

  I know you all sweat my new shoes.

  More words meaning: to like, enjoy

  by Sheryl C., DE, USA, Mar 16 1998  (Edit definition)

• to worry. Also sweat it.

  Don't sweat, I'll take care of it.

  More words meaning: to worry

  by Anonymous, Oct 01 2001  (Edit definition)

• to be very attracted to someone and pester them.

  Stop sweat'n me young'n.

  More words meaning: to annoy, interfere, intrude
  More words meaning: to be attracted to

  by Walker R., Silver Spring, MD, USA, Jan 10 2005  (Edit definition)

intransitive verb

• to take LSD ("trip") and Ecstasy ("roll") at the same time.

  She was trollin.

  More words meaning: to do drugs

  by Sher, Nov 19 1999  (Edit definition)

• to look for.

  We went trolling for chicks.

  More words meaning: to search

  by Jean M., Jun 17 2003  (Edit definition)

• to attempt to incite a negative or argumentative reaction in an online discussion.

  Why are you trolling?

  More words meaning: computer slang
  More words meaning: to annoy, interfere, intrude

  by Tears, Aug 19 2004  (Edit definition)

noun

• an unattractive female or one with a bad reputation.

  She is such a troll.

  More words meaning: unattractive, ugly female

  by Jeff Keen, Kent, OH, USA, Apr 14 1998  (Edit definition)

• a person who posts to an internet discussion group or chat room with the sole purpose of disrupting it.

  Since when did my favorite message board get taken over by trolls?

  Oh, ignore him, he's just a troll.

  More words meaning: computer slang
  More words meaning: to annoy, interfere, intrude

  by Trish, Boston, MA, USA, Feb 15 2002  (Edit definition)

• ugly, hairy, mean beasts who live under bridges. From folklore.

  More words meaning: unattractive, ugly person (either gender)

  by Trish, Boston, MA, USA, Feb 15 2002  (Edit definition)

• a post to a computer discussion made only to disrupt it.

  Nice troll.

  More words meaning: computer slang
  More words meaning: to annoy, interfere, intrude

  by WalterGR, Sacramento, CA, USA, Aug 04 2009  (Edit definition)

adjective

• in one's personal space.

  Towards the end of the fight, they were both up in each other's grill.

  More words meaning: to annoy, interfere, intrude

  by Rebecca Griffith, Hopkinsville, KY, USA, May 17 1997  (Edit definition)