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Combination of Windows and Intel. Refers to a computer running the Windows operating system and powered by an Intel microprocessor. In practice, the term is applied to computers running Windows, regardless of the actual microprocessor used.

Mildly derisive term, frequently in the phrase "wintel box", used to distinguish other systems (Mac, Linux, etc.) from the 80-90% of systems used by the proletarian masses.
We were hoping to get Macs in the office, but the drones in IT went out and bought more Wintel boxes.
Wintel by Sox_in_the_City October 28, 2010
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Combined-Wintel

Basically, it is when you run a Microsoft Operating system on a Intel box.
Dude, Why do you have a "Wintel"? Get a Mac!
Wintel by anapplemacphreak November 23, 2004
word used by the "fringe" computing community to donote any box using intel guta and a windows OS
if your not using a wintel box now you will be
wintel by major tom June 12, 2003

The Winter Arc 

A time where every man must face the mental and physical challenges of winter. A time to put your head down and get things done.
The winter arc will soon commence.

Are you ready for the winter arc?
The Winter Arc by thewinterarc August 31, 2022
Word of the Day on October 17, 2024

Wintergreen Lifesavers 

The flavor of some Lifesavers candy & they spark in the dark when you chew them!
When I went into a dark room & chewed Wintergreen Lifesavers & looked in the mirror, they did spark & it was so cool!

wintersault 

Doing a somersault (flip) in the winter time.
Tom: Dude i pulled the sickest wintersault yesterday.
Jerry: Sweet man! Did you land it ?
wintersault by MfoMario May 4, 2010

wintersault 

A new way of doing a somersault~you do it backwards!
I love to do the new version of the somersault~the wintersault! Extra fun!
wintersault by Starchylde June 4, 2016
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funflation 

The recent boom in consumer spending on entertainment and experiences with a high demand running up the cost of enjoying of those experiences.
I’m trying to go to this Taylor Swift concert but the funflation has made it so impossible for me to afford tickets.
funflation by Dfree523 November 17, 2023
Word of the Day on October 13, 2026
A US deep south term for an alligator. Usually used in the Cajun dialect.
Take the big pirogue, I saw a huge swamp dog out there earlier.
swamp dog by Crystal Ambrose May 22, 2006
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Throat Sweats 

The feeling and build up in your mouth/throat of saliva that sometimes accompanies nausea.
Oh man those burritos gave me the throat sweats, I hope I don’t have food poisoning.
Throat Sweats by TacoFings420 April 23, 2024
Word of the Day on October 11, 2026
Being ignored by someone when making a statement or asking a question. Also known as blanked and turfed.
Person 1: Did u watch ** last nite?
Person 2:......
Person 3: O no u got aired!
aired by Pietro February 9, 2005
Word of the Day on October 10, 2026
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