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paper launch
A release of a product, especially a computer component, in extremely limited quantities, making it very difficult for consumers to get their hands on. The purpose of this is generally for a company to be able to say "we have the fastest chip", before they can actually produce large numbers of them.
Thus, the product isn't really "launched" to the market, it's only launched in press releases, hence "paper" launches.
Thus, the product isn't really "launched" to the market, it's only launched in press releases, hence "paper" launches.
"Hey man, I can't find any vendors that sell the new, ultra-fast Intel chip. Have you found it anywhere yet?"
"Nope, nobody has it. It's just another paper launch."
"Nope, nobody has it. It's just another paper launch."
paper launch by Jack September 12, 2005
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abort launch
There is a point in the night of drinking when you have passed the point of no return, or you have launched. After you have launched are bound to black out, be an ass, or get into a fight. If it looks like your headed in that direction you might be able to refrain from that last drink that would put you over the edge and effectively abort launch.
Kellee told me to abort launch after she witnessed me double fisting two whiskey rocks.
Eric didn't yeld to my warnings to abort launch and ended up hitting on everyone at the bar.
Eric didn't yeld to my warnings to abort launch and ended up hitting on everyone at the bar.
abort launch by Eric Hawkinson May 18, 2006
Launch a Dook
I'm gonna launch a dook. Your skin will burn ... your soul will weep ... you will lose faith in God.
Launch a Dook by libohound May 6, 2009
I'm just a nigga with a rocket launcher
I'm just a nigga with a rocket launcher by BDSpeedGang February 28, 2017
Hard Launch
An explicit and purposeful announcement of a romantic relationship, usually announced on social media.
Hard Launch by Mortessa February 7, 2023
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