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fark | fak |

As an interjection fark

is (australia|nz|vulgar) , used to express surprise, etc .

As a verb fark

is (us) to subject a website to a high volume of requests, such that the server stops responding.

As a noun fak is

blizzard; weather with strong winds and drifting snow, especially where the snow gathers on roads and around buildings.

fark

English

Etymology 1

From fuck.

Interjection

(en interjection)
  • (Australia, NZ, vulgar) , used to express surprise, etc .
    • Usage notes
    In Australia and New Zealand, fark'' is only very slightly less offensive than fuck itself. The only difference in pronunciation between ''fark'' and ''fuck'' is in vowel length; ''fuck is pronounced in New Zealand.

    Etymology 2

    From the name of the popular website (Fark), because when it links to a small website from its main page, the small site is often subjected to so much new traffic that it is rendered inoperable due to server failure.

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • (US) To subject a website to a high volume of requests, such that the server stops responding.

    • See also

    * Slashdot effect ----

    fak

    English

    Noun

    (-)
    • Get the fak out.
    Punk as fak .

    Verb

    (head)
    • fak off!
    Go fak yourself.

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