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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!
by Very Purpley November 25, 2011
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Intelligence agency term for "psychological operation". A government or corporate-sponsored operation, usually taking the form of a "terrorist attack" or "crazed gunman on a spree", with the intent of panicking the public into demanding more police and laws inhibiting freedom. Psyops are usually carried out by drugging a civilian or group of civilians with aggression-promoting drugs, psyching them up, arming them, and sending them out to commit mayhem. Government-sponsored terrorism. See also blackshirts, conspiracy
Person A: Man, that nutcase Martin Bryant guy shot 35 people in Tasmania!

Person B: No, he wasn't a nutcase, that was just a psyop so the government could have an excuse to ban guns.
by Mystikan April 11, 2006
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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.
by Darklight April 08, 2005
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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?
by QFunk May 14, 2010
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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.
by The_Sage October 14, 2003
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