lose

jargon (MIT) 1. To fail. A program loses when it

encounters an exceptional condition or fails to work in the

expected manner.

2. To be exceptionally unesthetic or crocky.

3. Of people, to be obnoxious or unusually stupid (as opposed

to ignorant).

4. Refers to something that is losing, especially in the

phrases "That's a lose!" and "What a lose!"

[Jargon File]

(1995-04-19)