A low-level computer operator or systems administrator. So named for one of the customary duties of such a position, which was to start backups manually from the command line, switch tapes as needed, and monitor the backup for successful completion.
Storage Area Networks, RAID arrays, tape jukeboxes, and the like have largely rendered such jobs obsolete.
Storage Area Networks, RAID arrays, tape jukeboxes, and the like have largely rendered such jobs obsolete.
"I started out as a third-shift tape ape because I knew a few Unix commands and could use a shell prompt. Taught myself systems administration and programming while watching the tapes spin and now I'm a software developer."
by bikergeek April 19, 2013
by Sexier Joe April 22, 2007
The King of Thailand, better known as Bhumibol Adulyadej. he is known as such for his love of feet (at least according to Westerners!)
by Toshmon January 12, 2008
A difficult class available in high school that involves hard concepts like derivatives and integration.
by 5'1"Racer May 31, 2005
One who is born in the fourth month. A black chick with an awesome body an all the boys get in that monkey. Spanking the monkey.
by LeiairaRaine June 21, 2020
When you or another individual does something so profoundly stupid that makes you look like a fool/clown.
Person1: "I told you to kick the ball into the opposite goal"
Person2: "I did!"
Person1: "No you didn't you've kicked it into the our goal multiple times now. Ape Escape!"
Person2: "I did!"
Person1: "No you didn't you've kicked it into the our goal multiple times now. Ape Escape!"
by WhisperOfTheWorm December 14, 2019
Much like the SKUNK APE but often misidentified as STACEYUS ABRAMSUS it has large irregular gapped teeth, large jug head with nappy ASS hair on the head and back. When feeding it has to make 2 passes on corn on the cob because of the gapped teeth.
by Gods Gift To Women June 27, 2022