"Losedows" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: Blend of lose + Windows, as a punning antonym from win. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|lose|Windows}} Blend of lose + Windows Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Losedows
  1. (computing, slang, dysphemistic) The Microsoft Windows operating system. Tags: slang Related terms: Winblows, Windoze, Windross
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