javathon

Definition

An intense, uninterrupted coding marathon in Java programming where sleep, food, and social interaction are sacrificed for the sake of meeting deadlines. College students' favorite form of self-imposed suffering.

Example Usage

I've got a javathon ahead of me—my assignment is due tomorrow and I haven't written a single line of code.

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