finger check

A computer "bug" that is the result of the operator pressing the wrong keys. Derived from "finger" (obviously) and "check" (meaning a computer-detected error).

Similar to "operator malfunction".

Yeah, the operator made a finger check and lost this week's payroll.

by Hot Licks February 28, 2011

poor check

When someone asks if you have enough money for a item or service you are trying to purchase.

"Yeah my mom poor checked me when I asked if I could buy a sword"

by AidenTucky March 20, 2024

license check

When you scratch or check your anus with a "cue-tip" you say "License check".

License check - when you scratch or check your anus with a "cue-tip"

by Osoevilkid May 30, 2023

Vegas check in

When a programmer submits a large code change Friday night before leaving on vacation that breaks the mainline build.

*Monday Morning
Developer: "There are a bunch of changes that broke the build; looks like Paul's changes from Friday night. It's pretty complicated, 32 files changed. We should let him know so he fix it."
Developer Lead: "No can do. He pulled a Vegas check in and is on vacation for next 2 weeks, we'll have to rollback the change."

by anonymous December 15, 2022

Gless check

Scottish slang for a glass bottle of Irn Bru. 'Gless' referring to glass and 'check' refers to the classic check design on the neck of the bottle.

Up until 2015 the Scottish government would pay 20p per bottle for returning the bottles.

"Want anything fae the shop?"
"Aye, a gless check please".

by Segaaa September 12, 2017

Check Pink

To fortify a teams defense during a game of soccer.

"If you guys would check pink from time to time, maybe we wouldn't let up so many goals!"

by SteezeMuffin June 9, 2009

Pain check

Instead of a rain check the chronically ill can have a pain check wherever needed

I am hurting today but I’ll definitely take a pain check on lunch.

by Aligned August 17, 2023