Etymology of greek

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noun

Alternative letter-case form of Greek (“nonsense writing or talk; gibberish”). · Alternative letter-case form of Greek (“anal sex”).

verb

To display a placeholder (instead of text), especially to optimize speed in displaying text that would be too small to read. · To fill a template with nonsense text (particularly the Lorem ipsum), so that form can be focused on instead of content. · To obscure a corporate logo that has not been permitted for use in a production.

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Probably from Greek (“unintelligible speech or text”).

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