"blinkenlights" meaning in All languages combined

See blinkenlights on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Audio: en-uk-blinkenlights.ogg [UK]
Etymology: Mock German from blink and lights; see the Wikipedia article for history. Head templates: {{en-noun|p}} blinkenlights pl (plural only)
  1. (computing, slang) The flashing lights on an electronic device such as a modem, router, or network hub (originally the front-panel lights on old computers). Tags: plural, plural-only, slang Categories (topical): Computing

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