emu
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A program that copies another computer or game console so its software runs
- noun
- /ˈiːmuː/
- Jargon
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emulador
- I have every game EMU on my PC, all except a few hard-to-play EMUs...
Examples
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And they got some thing called an emu.
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Using an emu allows me to enjoy classic console games on my computer without any issues.
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First time on an emu?
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I installed an emu so I can play old video games from my childhood on my laptop.
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The emu I downloaded mimics the original game console perfectly, letting me relive those nostalgic moments.
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Etymology
Emu is a short, informal form of emulator, from a Latin root meaning 'to copy' or 'to rival'. So a computing emu 'copies' another machine so its software or games can run on a different system.