xkcd
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- noun
- /ɛks keɪ si di/
- Texting
- Every week, a new xkcd comic brings a smile to those who enjoy geeky jokes.
Examples
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This xkcd comic humorously explains a physics concept that many people find confusing.
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What xkcd is getting at with the latest comic is about syntax and semantics.
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I don't quite get the joke, and I think that's because it's a rare case of xkcd getting something wrong.
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This xkcd comic is kind of fascinating for viewing those trends, although it takes a lot of patience and reading to really parse.
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I often share my favorite xkcd comics with friends who appreciate science humor.
Synonyms
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A book or magazine that tells a story with pictures and words
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A short series of drawings that tells a joke or small story
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A series of drawings with short words that tells a short story or joke
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A comic you read on the internet
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A series of drawings with short words that tell a joke or story
Surface Forms
Etymology
Xkcd was chosen by the comic's creator as a short string of four letters typed at random (x, k, c, d) with 'no meaning', so a single comic strip or panel from the site is simply called an xkcd.