jellybean
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Meaning · English
of an electronic component, or software algorithm: generic, standard, vanilla, easy to find
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
These were mainly used to implement glue logic, and it was possible to replace fifty or more jellybean devices with a single ASIC.
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 “jellybean” mean?
of an electronic component, or software algorithm: generic, standard, vanilla, easy to find
Is “jellybean” formal or informal?
jellybean is generally slang.