tab

Definition

A now-discontinued cola soft drink that was Coca-Cola's answer to diet sodas before Diet Coke existed. The example references a classic computer science joke about pressing the Tab key and expecting a beverage. It's a double entendre that only programmers and soda historians appreciate.

Example Usage

"I pressed the Tab key but my computer didn't dispense any soda—false advertising!"

Source: Urban Dictionary (https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=tab&defid=499)

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