"resource hog" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: resource hogs [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} resource hog (plural resource hogs)
  1. (computing, slang) A process which consumes a large amount of system resources compared to its importance or function. Tags: slang Categories (topical): Computing Synonyms: resource pig

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