Putty: meaning, definitions and examples
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putty
[ หpสti ]
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.
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:
๐ต๐น massa de vidraceiro
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเคเฅเคเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Kitt
๐ฎ๐ฉ dempul
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฟะฐะบะปัะฒะบะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ kit
๐ฏ๐ต ใใ
๐ซ๐ท mastic
๐ช๐ธ masilla
๐น๐ท macun
๐ฐ๐ท ํผํฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุนุฌูู
๐จ๐ฟ tmel
๐ธ๐ฐ tmel
๐จ๐ณ ่ ปๅญ
๐ธ๐ฎ kit
๐ฎ๐ธ kรญtti
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฟะฐะบะปัะฒะบะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แแฃแขแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ mastika
๐ฒ๐ฝ masilla
Word origin
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.