abacus

A chinese counting machine. Now outdated, has been banished to preschools and daycare centers for childrens entertainment. Sometimes considered, in its most basic form, the first computer.

Consists of 5 horizontal bars, each holding a number of beads that slide back and forth.

The little girl pushed the beads on the abacus from one side to the other.

by QueenSammich April 30, 2005

Abacus

A primitive calculator used by both old people and technophobes.

Oh my god it runs on batteries, I'll stick to the good old abacus.

by Jimothjim May 2, 2006

abacus

a tool used by the Chinese in the early times. An abacus can be used to do arithmetic by hand.

"Quinn used an abacus to count to 100."

by Kasey!! and Quin!! June 22, 2008

abacus

Noun. Someone who is really good at maths.

"134+4765=4899"
"John, all I can say is you're an abacus!"

by Alex Quantashassle April 21, 2005

Abacus

An instrument used to calculate numbers and other mathematical problems, which is 10 times better and faster than calculator.

Abacus vs. Calculator, who wins?
Abacus, of course!

by Le Mao September 13, 2012

abacus

a tool used by the Chinese in the early times. An abacus can be used to do arithmetic by hand.

"Quinn used an abacus to count to 100."

by Kasey!! and Quin!! June 22, 2008

abacus class

A reason often used to cover up the (possibly) suspicious relationship of two people.

Nina: So how did you meet Rose again?
John: Oh we were... um.. classmates back in ABACUS CLASS!
Nina: So are you just friends?
John: Yep! Just friends! Right! We have a totally platonic relationship!
Nina: You sure? I thought I saw you two holding hands yesterday...
John: Oh yeah that! Isn't that what old friends do when they-um... meet after a long time?
Nina: ...Ok. As long as you're not cheating on me...
John: Ahahaha..

by kerfulles February 17, 2014