Databend

verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To manipulate a digital image by editing the underlying data in a tool not intended for the purpose, producing glitchy results.

Etymology

From data + bend, modelled on earlier circuit bending.

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