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core dump
(1) A term used in computer programming to describe when a program fails. The program then dumps a core, which, in the ancient days of programming, poor code monkeys had to go through to see what was wrong.
(2) A term used by anyone familiar with definition (1) to mean a loss of memory.
(2) A term used by anyone familiar with definition (1) to mean a loss of memory.
(1)
> a.out
> Segmentation Fault (Core Dumped)
(2)
It's the middle of the big exam, and everything rides on the knowledge the test-taker has known for a long time. They're prepared to take the test when suddenly:
"*(*#%#(*&%!!!! MY BRAIN JUST CORE DUMPED!"
And that's a core dump. There goes any chance of a good grade.
> a.out
> Segmentation Fault (Core Dumped)
(2)
It's the middle of the big exam, and everything rides on the knowledge the test-taker has known for a long time. They're prepared to take the test when suddenly:
"*(*#%#(*&%!!!! MY BRAIN JUST CORE DUMPED!"
And that's a core dump. There goes any chance of a good grade.
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core dump
A type of defecation heavily involving the use of the abdominals and lower back, "dumping from the core."
core dump by hokolakinastew May 21, 2009
perform a core dump
Originating from IT roots, where it also refers to a less than pleasant prospect, to "perform a core dump" (in some marginally civilized, yet uncouth circles of urbanity) refers to the process of laboriously evacuating one's bowels - usually resulting in a hefty pile and dispersed shrapnel all over the porcelain scooter.
Dang, man! Did you have to come and perform a core dump at MY possy?!
To the mall security guard: "Dude, where's the jazz?! I urgently need to perform a core dump, or I might embarrass the shoppers!
To the mall security guard: "Dude, where's the jazz?! I urgently need to perform a core dump, or I might embarrass the shoppers!
perform a core dump by nafi November 5, 2007
core dumped
core dumped by Stuntmanjake123 February 22, 2009
Dumpster core
A particular style of clothing worn by troubled and often mentally ill teens in the northeast. Mostly black and red, plaid, fishnet, platform sneakers, disposable vape and daddy issues.
Yea I went to Washington square park today and left immediately after seeing the crowd of dumpster core wearing teens.
Dumpster core by Exotic gas only March 13, 2022
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