Definitions

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  • noun graphical user interface A widget consisting of a static image that animates during execution of a task.

Etymologies

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From to throb + -er

Support

Help support Wordnik (and make this page ad-free) by adopting the word throbber.

Examples

Comments

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  • "Simple request: please move the little "processing" throbber next to whichever button has been pressed on each respective page..." - sarra.

    December 4, 2007