throbber
nounUK /ˈθɹɒ.bə/ · US /ˈθɹɑ.bəɹ/
Etymology From throb + -er. In sense 1, after version 1.0 of the Netscape web browser, which used an animation of its logo (a big blue N) expanding and contracting, as in a throb.
1
Computing, Engineering, Graphical user interface, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences A widget consisting of a static image that animates during execution of a task.
2
Slang An erect penis.
- One look at that lifeguard's prong gave me a throbber like a baseball bat — not quite that big, of course, but at least that hard!1977, John Ironstone, Orphan, page 102:
- She could feel his throbber pressing into her womanhood.2009, Peter Hodgson, Critical Murder, page 128:
3
Slang A term of abuse.
- "A d14? Are you mad? Why not just use a pack of cards Gorman you throbber?"2017, Richard Gorman, Horizons:
- 'Fuck. I didn't know that. I'll throw you a few coins when I see you under the bridge.' 'Cheers Royal, you throbber. That's if I even make it back. The taxi rides between Amman and Baghdad last time were ... entertaining. Not really looking forward to it all again next week. Baghdad had its moments an' all.'2019, Jack Leavers, Appetite for Risk: