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gzip (verb)

Definition: To compress something significantly, often in a way that makes it difficult to understand or use without additional effort.

Origin: From the actual file compression format gzip, known for shrinking files by significant margins.

Synonyms: compress, condense, shrink, cram, obfuscate (implies intentional obscurity)

Antonyms: expand, decompress, inflate
Example 1:

Dude, I spent all night studying for this history exam, but my friend gzipped all my notes into this tiny file I can barely read. Now I'm screwed.

Example 2:

This new software update gzipped the storage space on my phone. I have no idea where all my free space went!
gzip by blalange.org July 19, 2024
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