"Googley" meaning in English

See Googley in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more Googley [comparative], most Googley [superlative]
Etymology: From Google + -y. Etymology templates: {{af|en|Google|-y}} Google + -y Head templates: {{en-adj}} Googley (comparative more Googley, superlative most Googley)
  1. (business slang) Characteristic of Google, especially in reference to its company culture. Tags: slang Categories (topical): Business, Google Synonyms: Googlish Derived forms: Googliness
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