Definitions

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  • noun slang A throw-up; a piece of graffiti produced relatively quickly, generally with a single-colour outline and one layer of fill colour.

Etymologies

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throw-up +‎ -ie

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Examples

  • 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

  • (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

  • Windell describes the guts as a "throwie sans magnet."

    MAKE Magazine Sean Michael Ragan 2010

  • Windell describes the guts as a "throwie sans magnet."

    MAKE Magazine Sean Michael Ragan 2010

  • Windell describes the guts as a "throwie sans magnet."

    MAKE Magazine Sean Michael Ragan 2010

  • Windell describes the guts as a "throwie sans magnet."

    MAKE Magazine Sean Michael Ragan 2010

  • 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

  • A 5 minute project that reminds one of a LED throwie, just you hold it instead of throwing it.

    Daily DIY Electricians 2009

  • From The MAKE Flickr Pool: Kthxema wore this LED throwie / pendant today in support of technological awareness.

    Feeds4all documents in category 'SEO' 2008

  • Looks like LED "Art Object" is the new LED throwie!

    Feeds4all documents in category 'SEO' 2008

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  • a gadget designed to be thrown against a wall and stick using magnets.

    November 26, 2015