Definitions

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  • proper noun A minimalist esoteric programming language, created for amusement, in which every basic machine instruction is represented by a single character.

Etymologies

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brain +‎ fuck, implying that it is confusing to use.

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Examples

  • "Hybrid ( 'half-assed') object languages like C++ are worst of all, as they unite the simplicity of Brainfuck with the inherent security of C and the speed of Perl."

    Netvouz - new bookmarks 2009

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