J. Proudfoot's definitions

preloader

preload; preloader; preloading

An interminably long prelude to something which you hope will be worth the wait.

Refers to the graph, timer or numerical display which indicates the time left before a website is fully loaded or is ready to begin displaying.

This guy's preload sucks. I wish he'd just get to the point.

by J. Proudfoot August 2, 2003