shibboleet

A backdoor code word used on phone support systems build back in the 1990s that, when used, automatically transfers the caller to someone who knows a minimum of two programming languages.

Hey, in the future, if you're on any tech support call, you can say the code word "shibboleet" at any point and you'll be automatically transferred to someone who knows a minimum of two programming languages.

by thisisjace October 16, 2010

shibleet

An extreme state in which the body has a large amount of digested food which it needs to get rid of.

"Man, we had the munchies yesterday and now it's all shibleet"

"It's Shibleet time again"

by Wax77 May 31, 2017

shiboleet

"Yup. It's a backdoor put in by the geeks who built these phone support systems back in the 1990's"
- xkcd Episode 806

A secret phrase used to allow programmers direct access to Technical Support people skilled in at least two programming languages.

Customer: "Hello, yes I've a problem with the network between my router and your systems"
Tech Support: "Okay, if you'll click the start button - "
Customer: "I don't have a start button, I'm running linux."
Tech Support: "oh, well we don't suport that"
Customer: "Shiboleet"
Tech Support: "Yes sir, right away!"
Informed Tech Support: "Yes sir, I see your issue, hang on a sec..." *type, type*
Informed Tech Support: "Alright, it should be fixed now"
Customer: "Thanks!"

by Markizano Draconus October 17, 2010

Shibboleth

A Word or Phrase that denotes affiliation with a particular Group or Subculture.

"He dwells among the old shibboleths; the old cries of the past, and he will not face up to the new conditions."

by Sieggi858 January 21, 2023

Shibboleth

Noun; the way in which a person or group of people speaks, distinctive.

Seth is the king of shibboleth, "HIEEE how aRE YA?!"

by TheBourgeoisie123 September 6, 2017

Shibboleth

A flavor of the month word that entirely too many people are suddenly using.

It means something like a custom or belief attributed to a group or class of people, especially one outmoded. (Thanks Oxford)

I propose that it should mean someone who uses trendy 'new' words to fit in with the current blog crowd using the same damn word, relentlessly.

"God damn, did you see that Shibboleth? He started saying every new blog buzzword of the day like it was going out of style. What a Shibboleth."

by DonkeyKong Kroger FX February 13, 2009

Shibboleth

1) Word for a slag word used to denote something cool.
2) one itself

1) grovy, shibby, sick
2) Person 1: I got a new car!
Person 2: Shibboleth!

by Silvergrunt June 30, 2004