Droid
Android
Example
I can't get this dumb droid to work
Whoa, be nice. They have feelings, too
Uhh, hopefully not
Related Slang
ICS | Ice Cream Sandwich |
JB | Jailbreak |
app | Application |
ANR | Application Not Responding |
SoD | Sleep of death |
Uncanny Valley | The point where human-like robots appear creepy to humans |
FAANG | Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Netflix, Google |
SW | Star Wars |
Droid is a common abbreviation for "android" that may refer to the Google Android operating system (and its devices) or actual androids, like real-life humanoid robots or Star Wars androids. While it is an oft-used abbreviation, mostly techies and sci-fi enthusiasts use it.
An example of when you might encounter "droid" is when your friend is discussing the pros and cons of their new Android tablet. Or, a fellow Star Wars fan may be outlining why C-3PO is the most annoying droid in the galaxy.