English · Slang Attested

terp

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Meaning · English

An interpreter (program that parses and executes another program).

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.

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