SHEBANG

shebang

(noun) an entire system; used in the phrase ‘the whole shebang’

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology 1

Noun

shebang (uncountable)

(informal, US, archaic) A lean-to or temporary shelter.

(informal, US, archaic) A place or building; a store, saloon, or brothel.

(informal) Any matter of present concern; thing; or business; most commonly in the phrase "the whole shebang".

(informal, obsolete) A vehicle.

Etymology 2

Noun

shebang (plural shebangs)

(computing) The character string "#!" used at the beginning of a computer file to indicate which interpreter can process the commands in the file, chiefly used in Unix and related operating systems.

Synonyms

• hashbang

Anagrams

• Ah Bengs, behangs

Source: Wiktionary

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She*bang", n. Etym: [Cf. Shebeen.]

Definition: A jocosely depreciative name for a dwelling or shop. [Slang,U.S.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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