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Memory Leak - as interpreted by GPT-4 & DALL-E 3
Memory Leak
mem-uh-ree leek
Definition
When memory used by your program isn’t released back, like a digital sieve slowly losing data droplets.
Etymology
From the analogy of a leak, implying memory is being lost over time.
Usage Example
I've got a memory leak somewhere; my app is eating RAM like it's at an all-you-can-eat buffet,' groaned Alex.