Wart

Definitions

1. A type of deformed growth occurring on the skin caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV).
2. Any similar growth occurring in plants or animals, such as the parotoid glands in the back of toads.
3. Anything unsightly or undesirable; a blemish.
   figuratively, informal
4. Any of the prefixes used in Hungarian notation.
   derogatory, slang

Equivalents

Examples

“A wart has appeared on my toe.”

“Things that look⟳ too good to be true usually are, and every company has some warts that need⟳ to be taken into account.”

“Hungarian warts suck⟳ big time! If you need⟳ them, your functions are too big and your class interface is much too fat.”

“Far easier to not use⟳ warts in the first place⟳. Even if a wart is present⟳, you still have⟳ to verify the variable's declaration anyway, if you're a diligent maintenance programmer.”

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