F5

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To refresh a webpage, especially if done continuously when waiting for an update.

Word forms

F5 F5s F5ing F5ed

Etymology

After F5 (standing for Function 5), a hotkey used to refresh a webpage in many web browsers.

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