"Hindenbug" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Hindenbugs [plural]
Etymology: Blend of Hindenburg + bug Etymology templates: {{blend|en|Hindenburg|bug}} Blend of Hindenburg + bug Head templates: {{en-noun}} Hindenbug (plural Hindenbugs)
  1. (computing, software) A catastrophic bug that destroys data, and may potentially shut down a system or cause a major malfunction. Categories (topical): Computing, Software

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