Putty: meaning, definitions and examples

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putty

 

[ หˆpสŒti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

computer software

A free and open-source terminal emulator, serial console and network file transfer application. It supports several network protocols, including SSH, Telnet, SCP, rlogin, and raw socket connection. Putty is widely used by system administrators and software developers.

Synonyms

SSH client, network tool, terminal emulator

Examples of usage

  • It is recommended to use Putty for remote server access.
  • Putty allows you to securely connect to a server via SSH.
  • Many programmers use Putty for debugging and configuring servers.
Context #2 | Noun

slang

A slang term used to refer to a prison sentence or time spent in jail.

Synonyms

jail time, prison sentence

Examples of usage

  • He served a long stretch of Putty for his crimes.
  • She's afraid of ending up in Putty for her actions.

Translations

Translations of the word "putty" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น massa de vidraceiro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคŸเฅเคŸเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kitt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dempul

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัˆะฟะฐะบะปั–ะฒะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kit

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‘ใƒ†

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mastic

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ masilla

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท macun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํผํ‹ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุนุฌูˆู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tmel

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tmel

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่…ปๅญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kรญtti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะฟะฐะบะปั‘ะฒะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒฃแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mastika

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ masilla

Etymology

The word 'putty' originated in the mid-18th century and initially referred to a type of cement or paste used in construction. Its meaning evolved over time to include the computer software and slang term for a prison sentence. The term 'putty' is believed to have derived from the Hindi word 'paแนญแนญฤซ', meaning strip or bandage, which was used in reference to the sealing compound.

See also: put, putting.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,659, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.