amp off

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amp off definition

jargon
(Purdue) To run in background. From the Unix shell "&" (ampersand) operator.
[Jargon File]
(1995-11-14)

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Amp off is always a great word to know.
So is doohickey. Does it mean:
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
a gadget; dingus; thingumbob.
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