refactorbation

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noun

The practice of refactoring software rather than adding useful features.

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Meanings

nounrefactorbation (plural refactorbations)

plural refactorbations

  1. slangvulgarcomputingThe practice of refactoring software rather than adding useful features.

Origin

Blend of refactor + masturbation.

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APA

refactorbation. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/refactorbation

MLA

“refactorbation.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/refactorbation. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “refactorbation,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/refactorbation.

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