Definitions
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- noun slang A
throw-up ; a piece ofgraffiti produced relatively quickly, generally with a single-colouroutline and one layer offill colour.
Etymologies
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Examples
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The Graffiti Research Lab, creators of the LED throwie and inspiration for the mooninite signs that destroyed the city of Boston in January, went to Barcelona with their amazing laser guided graffiti project system.
Boing Boing 2007
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(Here's a video I shot of Huong explaining how to make an LED throwie.)
Boing Boing: October 29, 2006 - November 4, 2006 Archives 2006
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Windell describes the guts as a "throwie sans magnet."
MAKE Magazine Sean Michael Ragan 2010
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Windell describes the guts as a "throwie sans magnet."
MAKE Magazine Sean Michael Ragan 2010
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Windell describes the guts as a "throwie sans magnet."
MAKE Magazine Sean Michael Ragan 2010
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Windell describes the guts as a "throwie sans magnet."
MAKE Magazine Sean Michael Ragan 2010
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Come on by, say hello, check out our toys, try out the Brain Machine, and make an LED throwie or two with us!
MAKE Magazine 2009
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A 5 minute project that reminds one of a LED throwie, just you hold it instead of throwing it.
Daily DIY Electricians 2009
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From The MAKE Flickr Pool: Kthxema wore this LED throwie / pendant today in support of technological awareness.
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Looks like LED "Art Object" is the new LED throwie!
alexz commented on the word throwie
a gadget designed to be thrown against a wall and stick using magnets.
November 26, 2015