"walrus operator" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: walrus operators [plural]
Etymology: The notation := has been humorously reinterpreted as the face of a walrus, with two eyes and two tusks. Head templates: {{en-noun}} walrus operator (plural walrus operators)
  1. (programming, informal) The operator := that assigns values to variables in certain programming languages. Tags: informal Categories (topical): Programming Related terms: Elvis operator
    Sense id: en-walrus_operator-en-noun-lDwLGW87 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, programming, sciences

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