Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

alt-f4

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.95 in modern English

Syllables
al-t-f4
IPA
7
Scrabble Score
4
Letters
3
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A keyboard shortcut in Windows that completely closes the application or a focused window.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

An Internet meme involving novice users being tricked into closing applications.

Countable; Uncountable

verb

To close or exit (a window or application) by pressing Alt-F4.

Intransitive verb; Transitive verb

Usage

Inflected Forms

Alt-F4s (plural) Alt-F4s (present, singular) Alt-F4ing (participle, present) Alt-F4ed (participle, past) Alt-F4ed (past)

Frequently Paired Words

ragequit

Questions

What does alt-f4 mean?
A keyboard shortcut in Windows that completely closes the application or a focused window.

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