Backslashes

/ˈbækˌslæʃɪz/ noun

Definition

Plural of backslash; multiple backward-slanting diagonal lines used in computing and programming.

Etymology

Regular plural of 'backslash,' formed by adding '-es' following standard English pluralization rules for words ending in 'sh'.

Kelly Says

File paths in Windows get cluttered with backslashes when they nest deeply, which is why programmers joke that Windows paths look like 'C:\Users\Documents\Projects\Backups\Backups2\Backups3\file.txt'—it's a visual mess!

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