something that is in anyway very simple or "just the essentials", not complex. Mainly used for the computer type but also works for other stuff.
by BPTRY June 30, 2019
To receive something that is not fully as expected or complete. Like a barebone computer which is not fully equipped to run but looks complete.
Guy A) Did you receive your order?
Guy B) Yes. But half of the things were missing and the notebook was a no-name instead of the proposed one.
Guy A) You were bareboned!!
Guy A) Did you get your car back from service?
Guy B) More or less. The chassis was fine. But every interior was missing.
Guy A) Damn. He bareboned you!
Guy B) Yes. But half of the things were missing and the notebook was a no-name instead of the proposed one.
Guy A) You were bareboned!!
Guy A) Did you get your car back from service?
Guy B) More or less. The chassis was fine. But every interior was missing.
Guy A) Damn. He bareboned you!
by Tkrell August 24, 2015