backslash

A mark of punctuation ( \ ) introduced in 1960 as a deliberate way to convert two ALGOL symbols ("up" and "down" carets) into ASCII by using the new backslash and its traditional opposite number, the virgule or slant ( / ):

\/ - or - /\ for example.

The backslash went on to find use in early UNIX programs and today is party of a typical QWERTY keyboard, usually to the right of the bracket (and braces) keys. Other terms for the mark include slosh, reverse virgule, and reverse slash.

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If I see a backslash ( \ ) at the end of the line, does it mean go to the next line or go to the next term?

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by al-in-chgo March 3, 2010

Blackslash

Misspelling of the word Backslash , also a person who has a lack of imagination.

That guy can't even write Blackslash in his nick ?
You spelled it wrong too Slash ....

by SlashgezijtopUBgrtzBara:p December 1, 2010

backstash

The hair that grows on the lower back, directly above the bum. Typically on a man. Sort of the male version of the tramp stamp.

Dude, check out that plumber's backstash

by LaughingSpoon December 2, 2010

Backslang

a language you can speak without being understood by other people that dont know how to speak it. you say a word for each syllable and add an 'uvag' between each of them. complicated....

in backslang, hi would be 'huvagi' hello would be 'hevage luvago' incomprehensibilities would be 'ivigincovegomprevege hevegensivegibivegillivegitevegies'

by jamphlett January 15, 2011

blumkin backsplash

What happens when you are getting a blowjob while taking a huge shit and the shit falls into the toilet causing the one doing the blowing to get a face full of shit water.

Oh man last night i gave my bitch the worst blumkin backsplash ever her face was completely covered in poo water.

by blumkinKing January 14, 2009

metrosexual backlash

phenomenon which occurs when straight women begin to realize that perhaps men who spend more time and money on their hair/skin/clothes than they do, are not exactly what they wanted after all. Mom always said "be careful what you wish for, you just might get it!" and damn if she wasn't right!

Phase 1 of the Metrosexual Backlash first results in the "metro" receiving the exact OPPOSITE attention response that he was hoping for. Instead of gaining increased attention from prospective partners, DEcreased attention results due to the inability of said partners to ascertain the orientation of the "metro".

This leads to Phase 2 of the Metrosexual Backlash, an increase in autosexual behavior among, interestingly, both straight women and gay men, both of whom experience frustration at not being able to identify the "metro" as part of their dating pool.

Phase 3 has yet to be clearly identified, but it may include an increase in the frequency of friendships between gay males and straight females as they form alliances dedicated to determining the orientation of "metro" men.

I used to think those pretty metro boys were so hot, but lately I find they're just too much. Damn metro's, bet they weren't counting on the backlash, 'cause I ain't got time to be with a guy who's spending more time getting ready than I am!

by brooklyn516 August 17, 2004

Backsplash bidet

When the contact of faeces with toilet water results in a splash of water directly hitting theanus while defecating.

Pablo: Man, I hate it when my ass gets hit with backsplash; especially when I’m squatting over a public toilet, avoiding ass cheek contact with the seat, like an MJ dance move.
Mateo: It’s not so bad if it’s the backsplash bidet and the water hits you right in the asshole.
Tomas: Yeah, that makes for a quick and easy wipe.

by Mateo, Pablo y Tomas August 20, 2014