"stringly-typed" meaning in English

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Adjective

Etymology: From the string data type, punning on strongly-typed. Head templates: {{en-adj|-|head=stringly-typed}} stringly-typed (not comparable)
  1. (programming, humorous) Characterized by an excessive use of strings to represent non-textual data. Tags: humorous, not-comparable Categories (topical): Programming Synonyms: stringly typed

Alternative forms

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