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English word origin

Etymology of bool

From a keyword in C++ and derived programming languages, short for Boolean.

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Source etymology 1

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noun

A Boolean variable (one whose value is either true or false).

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From a keyword in C++ and derived programming languages, short for Boolean.

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Source etymology 2

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verb

To relax or hang out (especially with someone).

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From b- + (c)ool, likely originally (or in imitation of) Blood slang.

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