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gooflu

Capable of viral appeal. Used particularly for web pages or videos that have the potential to catch on rapidly.
The video had such gooflu, the filmmakers knew it would spread quickly once it hit the web.
by bostondef December 31, 2006
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Google-Sided

V. This is what happens to you when you start to Google a subject but become sidetracked by results that have nothing to do with the original/intended subject. Resulting is forgetting what you were originally looking up, or delaying the desired information.
Allison: "Let's Google arctic penguins."
Danny: "Ok. Hey! Look at these images of the polar ice caps!"
Allison: "That's crazy. Are they melting?"
Danny: "It look's like it. Do you believe all the hype about global warming?"
Allison: "Yeah, but, wait, I thought we were googling penguins. We're getting Google-Sided."
by Allison976 March 18, 2007
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googledge

Knowledge gained by googling, not gained from books or experience. Usually learned for a quick overview of a subject or to answer someone's question and pretend to know more than you really know.
He answered my question with what sounded like googledge, but he didn't really know what he was talking about.
by yeshua2000 March 25, 2009
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Google Reflex

During conversation, when any debatable topic point is raised, an automatic response to pull out one's smart phone and Google it.
Dick: "I thought licorice candy had anise in it."

Jane: "I thought licorice is a different plant than anise."

Dick: (retrieving HTC Incredible from pocket) "Hold on, I'll Google it!"

Jane: "Not again! You need to see a doctor about your Google Reflex."
by Mr Eks June 16, 2010
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Googlation

Completing a mathematical equation by use of information obtained through Google.
"How much does that thing weigh?"

-"Based on my googlations about 200 pounds."
by mrs.smith January 21, 2013
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google checked

To have your factual pronouncements fact-checked by someone who searches Google. Usually done in a group, bar or party setting, of a minor fact and has the impact of shutting down a conversation.
"I can't believe Cliff Google-checked Susan's statement that India has more people than China."

"No more arguing greatest bands, Brian was Google checked into the boards"
by bstreetrats September 29, 2013
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Google Herpes

When you get a barrage of advertisements from a webpage you visited only once.
Man: I didn't know you were into apocalypse survival kits

Man 2: I'm not. I accidentally clicked that site and now I've got Google Herpes
by NightdesertHawkManguy March 9, 2014
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