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SHEBANG
shebang
(noun) an entire system; used in the phrase âthe whole shebangâ
Source: WordNet® 3.1
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
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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ANYMORE
(adverb) at the present or from now on; usually used with a negative; âAlice doesnât live here anymoreâ; âthe children promised not to quarrel any moreâ
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