slag code meaning

UK /slæɡ kəʊd/ US /slæɡ koʊd/ 2 syllables

slag code (noun): a set of instructions inserted into a program that are designed to execute (or `explode') if a particular condition is satisfied; when exploded it may delete or corrupt data, or print a spurious message, or have other harmful effects.

Definition of slag code

  1. a set of instructions inserted into a program that are designed to execute (or `explode') if a particular condition is satisfied; when exploded it may delete or corrupt data, or print a spurious message, or have other harmful effects
    • a disgruntled employee planted a logic bomb

    Synonyms: logic bomb

    Type of: malevolent program

How to pronounce slag code

slag code is pronounced /slæɡ kəʊd/ in British English and /slæɡ koʊd/ in American English. It has 2 syllables.

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