timestomp
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Meaning · English
To modify a timestamp (for example, the time when a file was accessed) so as to obfuscate the details of one's activity on a system.
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 “timestomp” mean?
To modify a timestamp (for example, the time when a file was accessed) so as to obfuscate the details of one's activity on a system.
Is “timestomp” formal or informal?
timestomp is generally slang.