Sneaks Slip 'N Slang - XYZZY


Origin: Computer Geek Speak

Definition: XYZZY is the universal computer magic word. Comes from the classic interactive fiction game Adventure that causes players to magically teleport to a central location in the game.

Example: To cheat in Minesweeper, type xyzzy hit *Enter* and *Left Shift*. If your mouse pointer is over a mine, the upper-left pixel on your screen will be black. Otherwise, it will be white.

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