Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

micro$oft

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.19 in modern English

Syllables: mi-cro$oft
IPA

15

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

name

Slang

Example Sentences

"The end of the 80x86 (x < 3) will come when Micro$oft quits supporting MS-DOS. Read the Byte article (April '89, I believe) on the 286 vs. 386SX."
"The same applies to DHTML. Why can't anyone agree on a single standard? Probably because Micro$oft wants to retain a desktop monopoly in the face of superior technology avaialable^([sic]) on other platforms. Even on Windows, Netscape and IE use different DOMs."
"So, if you're a Microsoft booster, you can feel free to bash Netscape. If you're a Micro$oft hater, then it was clearly at fault!"
"Micro$oft shot themselves in the foot when they tried to take control of everybody's computer."

Etymology

A rendering of the Microsoft name with a dollar sign, suggesting an association with profit-driven motives and capitalist ideology.

Usage

Slang

Frequently Paired Words

Goolag Mickeysoft Microshaft Microslop Microsuck Micros~1

Questions

What does micro$oft mean?: Microsoft.
Where does micro$oft come from?: A rendering of the Microsoft name with a dollar sign, suggesting an association with profit-driven motives and capitalist ideology.

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