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A computer term used to identify a specific key that needs to be pressed during the operation of certain programs. It is generally located next to the Power Button.
"Press Any Key to continue."
Any Key by vudu September 21, 2003

any key now 

Imaginary key on a typical PC keyboard programs often ask you to click.
"Imaging complete press any key now"

"To continue press any key now"
any key now by Bear$4it$ October 4, 2016
An imaginary key on a computer keyboard in response to a message such as "Press Any Key to Continue".
I couldn't find the anykey, so I'm calling customer support.
anykey by schearph January 5, 2011
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fauxstalgia 

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fauxstalgia by scotte61 December 16, 2010
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pajama casual 

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We have a Zoom meeting in a few minutes and I’ll probably go pajama casual.
pajama casual by jrod-knows March 31, 2020
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The recent boom in consumer spending on entertainment and experiences with a high demand running up the cost of enjoying of those experiences.
I’m trying to go to this Taylor Swift concert but the funflation has made it so impossible for me to afford tickets.
funflation by Dfree523 November 17, 2023
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Take the big pirogue, I saw a huge swamp dog out there earlier.
swamp dog by Crystal Ambrose May 22, 2006
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Throat Sweats 

The feeling and build up in your mouth/throat of saliva that sometimes accompanies nausea.
Oh man those burritos gave me the throat sweats, I hope I don’t have food poisoning.
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