terp
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Meaning · English
An interpreter (program that parses and executes another program).
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
So, I'm writing a Z-Machine terp. It is not done. It's getting there. Now, I have some ideas of things I would like this terp to do, but I thought it might be a nice idea to find out if there are any features that other people on this newsgroup would like in a Z-Machine terp.
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 “terp” mean?
An interpreter (program that parses and executes another program).
Is “terp” formal or informal?
terp is generally slang.