google

Definition

The omniscient search engine that's somehow become both humanity's greatest tool and collective brain replacement. Before asking anyone anything, you've probably already Googled it three times.

Example Usage

I don't know how to fix my sink, but Google probably does—let me just search 'leaky faucet repair'.

Source: Urban Dictionary (https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=google&defid=5521201)

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