Befunge

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proper noun

An esoteric programming language in which programs are arranged on a two-dimensional grid, and the flow of control can be sent in different directions.

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Meanings

proper noun
  1. computer languagesAn esoteric programming language in which programs are arranged on a two-dimensional grid, and the flow of control can be sent in different directions.

Origin

Derived from a typing error for before in an online conversation.

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APA

Befunge. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Befunge

MLA

“Befunge.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Befunge. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Befunge,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Befunge.

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