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Definitions of baz word

noun baz (computing) A metasyntactic variable used to stand for some unspecified entity, typically the third in a series after foo and bar. 1
noun Definition of baz in Technology /baz/ The third metasyntactic variable "Suppose we have three functions: FOO, BAR, and BAZ. FOO calls BAR, which calls BAZ..." (See also fum). Occasionally appended to foo to produce "foobaz". Early versions of the Hacker Jargon dictionary derived "baz" as a Stanford corruption of bar. However, Pete Samson (compiler of the TMRC lexicon) reports it was already current when he joined TMRC in 1958. He says "It came from "Pogo". Albert the Alligator, when vexed or outraged, would shout "Bazz Fazz!" or "Rowrbazzle!" The club layout was said to model the (mythical) New England counties of Rowrfolk and Bassex (Rowrbazzle mingled with Norfolk/Suffolk/Middlesex/ Essex)." 1

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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x — the 24th letter of the English alphabet, a consonant.
bar — A bar is a place where you can buy and drink alcoholic drinks.
fred — Antoinette, 1888–1946, U.S. actress, theatrical manager, and producer.
quux — (computing) Metasyntactic variable.
thud — a dull sound, as of a heavy blow or fall.

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