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Vinony

temp

noun

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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /tɛmp/

adj

Etymology: Clipping of temporary.

  1. Abbreviation of temporary.

    “Consequently, the unit executes and places the result in a temp register.”

adv

Etymology: See temp.

  1. Alternative form of temp. (“in the time of”).

noun

Etymology: Clipping of temporary.

  1. Synonym of temporary (“short-term employee”).
  2. Synonym of temporary (“short-term variable”).

    “That is, r-values include numeric constants, nonaddressable local variables (temps) […]”

verb

Etymology: Clipping of temporary.

  1. To work as a temporary employee.

    “--I temp for money, but it's not my main thing. I write plays.”