Waiting Glossary

Browse 3 waiting terms defined in plain English, from the cultural dictionary of computing.

3 Waiting Terms

Hang Tight: A casual phrase used to ask someone to wait while a problem is being worked. In engineering contexts, 'hang tight' is fine in moderation and infuriating when...
Hurry Up and Wait: A situation where urgent preparation is followed by delay, idleness, or blocked progress. In engineering slang, hurry up and wait happens when organizational...
Still Compiling: A dry way to say something is taking longer than expected and is not ready yet. In engineering slang, it can be literal or a joke about a person still...