Meaning of Google-fu | Babel Free
Definitions
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A skill in using search engines (especially Google) to quickly find useful information on the Internet. informal, uncountable
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Alternative spelling of Google-fu. alt-of, alternative, uncountable
Examples
“If you need to brush up on your Google-fu, check out Google Hacking for Penetration Testing from the talented and modest Johnny Long.”
“... they think they have all the Google-fu they'll ever need ...”
“Coworkers seek out my Googling abilities. My Google-Fu is strong.”
“... one thing that I did notice when I was doing a little google-fu on the issue is that there appears to be approximately 20 to 50 billion dollars spent by the federal government ...”
“Oh, dang, I blogged about this once and can't find my blog post now (anyone with better Google-fu than I want to help?)”
“[Gary] Small suggests the inexperienced may register less brain activity because they haven't yet figured out the right strategies required to perform a successful search. In other words, their Google-fu is weak.”
“Kitty sighed. “It's worth looking into.” She pointed at the nearest computer. “Ed, I need your Googlefu.” Ed swung around and poised his fingers over the keyboard.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.