Search Engine

A web page containing a searching machine that scans web pages througout the internet for key phrases, effectively helping someone find information.
I couldn't find out how to make a homemade bomb, so I used a search engine and now I'm ready to blow up Chicago.
by Jaded June 21, 2003
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search button

It is the button on the top right of this page that says "search". Used oftenly.
I want to search "search button" on Urban Dictionary!
by Maxi Nad. November 30, 2007
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cursory search

adj. The type of search one conducts that leads to failure or disappointment.

Experienced with increasingly regularity on the interweb in the latter 1/2 of the oughties.

Archaic A phrase used to describe a brief, or not all that thourough a search.

See OED for more info.
2009 Dude #1: Did you finally call that chick?

2009 Dude #2: Nah, I made a cursory search.

_________

2009 Chick #1: Did that dude ever call you?

2009 Chick #2: No. It appears ours was a cursory encounter.
by Ragnar 2030 April 27, 2009
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freedom search

Body cavity search, used by Jack Donaghy in the 30 Rock Episode "Cooter".
"It's time for my freedom search." Jack Donaghy
by cula October 26, 2009
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Search Bar

What are you? A madlad? Why did you search search bar in the search bar? Well, I guess you did it.
So I searched search bar in the search bar today and got this...
by you search something sexy October 23, 2020
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Kiwi Searches

Kiwi Searches (kiwisearches.com) is a cool website that lets people find out the truth about other people, phone numbers, and places. All you have to do is punch in a name, number, or address to get a full report about whatever you searched, including contact information, photos, social media profiles, criminal records, etc.
Friend 1: Dude, I think the girl I've been talking to from Tinder is catfishing me...
Friend 2: Kiwi Search her name or number.

Mom: I wish I could find Margaret's phone number so I could invite her to bingo at the country club Wednesday night.
Daughter: Look her up on that person search website, Kiwi Searches!
by goldmaze October 11, 2017
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Sweet Search

When one has a serious craving for candy or other junk food, and starts searching their home frantically to find some. Usually, this occurs because one knows they have no sweets, but is desperately trying to find something to satisfy their craving. It usually involves looking through cabinets multiple times, and even contemplating eating fruit.
Guy #1: Why is Bill so mad?

Guy #2: He just went on a huge sweet search, but he found nothing. I think he reverted to eating fruit.

Guy #1: Good Heavens!!!
by Dennis Grass Theft May 14, 2011
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