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throbber

/ˈθrɒbər/ noun · British & US
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What does throbber mean?

noun

A small animated graphic that indicates that a computer is busy or is loading information, typically in the form of a spinning circle or wheel. A person or thing that throbs with a steady, pulsating motion.

Example

"The throbber on the website's login page was spinning rapidly as the system checked the user's credentials."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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