defenestrate
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Meaning · English
To remove a Windows operating system from (a computer).
Register: humorous, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
This posting was written on a Windows 95 PC,
Defenestrate it immediately. Install Linux. :-)
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “defenestrate” mean?
To remove a Windows operating system from (a computer).
Is “defenestrate” formal or informal?
defenestrate is generally humorous, slang.