F5
(Internet slang) To refresh a webpage, especially if done continuously when waiting for an update.
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#1·Apr 26, 2026
(Internet slang) To refresh a webpage, especially if done continuously when waiting for an update.
Origin: After F5 (standing for Function]] 5), a hotkey used to refresh a webpage in many web browsers. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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