Foo Definition

noun

(computing) A metasyntactic variable used to represent an unspecified entity. If part of a series of such entities, it is often the first in the series, and followed immediately by bar.

Suppose we have two objects, foo and bar.
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(slang) Fool, foolish person.

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(slang) Alternative spelling of foo (short form of fool)

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interjection
Expression of disappointment or disgust.
Oh foo - the cake burnt!
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Origin of Foo

  • Circa 1935 as nonsense word, circa 1960 in programming sense.

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  • Abbreviation of fool (“foolish person").

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  • Onomatopoeia.

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Foo Sentence Examples

  • For the basic gameplay, you can create an account for free, but Foopets offers a Club Foo premium membership that is for children who are absolutely obsessed with animals.

  • The following audio CDs offer an intensive learning experience for specific Foo Fighter's singles.

  • Shortly afterward in 2000, the band was signed by Epic Records and began to open for Beck, Pearl Jam and the Foo Fighters.

  • The album was poorly received by critics even though one track, Beelzeboss (The Final Showdown) featured Dave Grohl from the Foo Fighters.

  • Hot on the heels of their success with the RHCP, Billabong joined forces with the Foo Fighters to create a limited edition board short.

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