intj
Uncommon
foo
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Foo (intj) means an exclamation of disappointment or mild disgust. Example: “Foo! I forgot my keys again.”
intj
1
An exclamation of disappointment or mild disgust.
"Foo! I forgot my keys again."
noun
1
A generic placeholder name used by programmers for examples, with no real meaning.
"The tutorial defines a variable called foo to demonstrate the syntax."
How to use foo
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMostly known today as the classic placeholder word programmers use in code examples, alongside "bar."
Common pairings
foo and bar
foo bar
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Etymology
Thought to be a softened form of a much cruder swear word.
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What does “foo” mean?
The word “foo” means an exclamation of disappointment or mild disgust. In plain terms, mostly known today as the classic placeholder word programmers use in code examples, alongside "bar.".
How do you pronounce “foo”?
“Foo” is pronounced foo (/fuː/ in IPA).
How do you use “foo” in a sentence?
Here is “foo” used in a sentence: “Foo! I forgot my keys again.”
What part of speech is “foo”?
Depending on how it is used, “foo” can be an intj and a noun.
Is “foo” a common word?
“Foo” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “foo” have?
“Foo” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an exclamation of disappointment or mild disgust.
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