May 15, 2003

winner

1. n. An unexpectedly good situation, program, programmer, or person.

2. real winner: Often sarcastic, but also used as high praise (see also the note under user). He's a real winner — never reports a bug till he can duplicate it and send in an example.

Posted by Jargon File at May 15, 2003 10:23 AM

Comments
Post a comment









Remember personal info?