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Stands for scalable vector graphics. An image format that is infinitely scalable, without stretching out pixels. Not typically used for photographs, but for more abstract style graphics. Uses shapes and paths, along with algorithms to determine how to scale an image: a mathematical formula is applied to each element to make the graphic bigger.
Inkscape is my favorite SVG editor!
svg by Very Purpley November 25, 2011
Urban Dictionary Merch
Slang; short form of savage

adj.
1. denotes emphasis, usually in a positive or mock-positive light; the precise quality that is being emphasized is generally dependant upon context

Svg is very often used sarcastically.
Person One: <some sort of commendable display>
Person Two: Dude! Svg!

or

Person One: <relates a story of woe and bad luck>
Person Two: Wow, that was a svg mise.
svg by Darklight April 8, 2005
An unstable syndrome that is both dangerous and deadly. Catching a case of SVG is hazardous to your health. Side effects may include:

Vomiting, lack of commitment, vertigo, heighten sexual prowess, unexplainable lesions, itching, confusion, general lack of interest, spontaneous combustion, migraines, and a highly addictive urge to sing emo rock songs have been know to occur. Liver failure, weight fluctuation, and profuse sweating have been proven in male case studies.

Consult with your physician if prolong exposure is planned.
: dude, I haven't seen you in a month, how've you been?

: not so good, I caught a case of the SVG.

:man, I had that last year, how's the rash?
SVG by QFunk May 15, 2010
svg's definition is completely dependant on context.

1.When placed before an adjective it describes the severity or intensity.
Ex1.

2. When used alone, it depends on context. Usual translations are...
Funny/Unfunny
Harsh/Weak
Praiseworthy/Embarrasing
Ex2
Ex1: I gave him a svg beating.
Ex2: That was decidedly unsvg.
svg by The_Sage October 14, 2003
SVG_EMS by SVG_EMS August 21, 2021

SVG artist 

One who gets a kick out of using scalable vector graphics files, especially those in the public domain like state, provincial, regional and national insignia.
The SVG artist sure loves his custom made apparel!
SVG artist by Ohio River East November 27, 2021

bootscratch.svg

The term bootscratch derived from (bootstrap) and (scratch) referring to the development of a website using the bootstrap CSS library. The suffix of .svg is in reference to the heavy use of scalable vector graphics to facilitate user interface design.
I built this app from bootscratch.
This app is bootscratch.svg as fuck
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A group of people, typically women, searching through someone’s digital footprint in order to find more information about that person.
Susie wasn’t sure if her new Hinge match was a creep, so she assembled Galantir and they found out he used to post slurs on gaming forums.
Galantir by Ge-sus September 22, 2026
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murderhobo 

In a tabletop game, a murderhobo is a player who murders NPCs indiscriminately. This is normally derogatory, referring to a player who totally ignores quests, dialog, backstory, trade, world building etc.

The term is most common with Dungeons and Dragons, but it can be applied to most RPGs where the player is allowed to kill most quest-giving NPCs and NPC traders. E.g. Elder Scrolls, Fallout, Divinity original sin.
DM: The sad little orphan girl tugs at Steve's trenchcoat to get his attention, and ask for help saving her pet dog from...
Steve: I'd like to roll a strength check against strangling the orphan.
Dave: I call dibs on the dog.
DM: You murderhobos disgust me.
murderhobo by Loup&S September 9, 2021
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In sales terms, a whale is a prospect that is significantly larger than an organization’s average customer.

Whales are large and extremely difficult to close. Due to their immense size, they are highly sought-after.

A whale is typically identified at first by a whale hunter on the sales team, but often requires cross-discipline participation in order to close; this includes assistance from operations, engineering, creative, client success, and business development teams.
"Shit...the sales director chewed me out on the sales call this morning. He's totally pissed that I have nothing in my pipeline. I've been focused on this one whale for so long that I haven't had time to prospect for normal-sized deals."
Whale by FQ_GFY February 3, 2020
Word of the Day on September 21, 2026
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