microwave
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Meaning · English
To provide minimal preparation for implementation, deeming full or extensive preparation as unnecessary.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “microwave” mean?
To provide minimal preparation for implementation, deeming full or extensive preparation as unnecessary.
Is “microwave” formal or informal?
microwave is generally slang.