No-op
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Definition
In transgender usage, “no-op” describes a transgender person who has chosen not to undergo sex reassignment surgery. It can function as a noun or an adjective. Outside sexuality and gender contexts, “no-op” also means an instruction or operation that has no effect.
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What does “no-op” mean?
In transgender terminology, a “no-op” is a transgender person who has chosen not to undergo sex reassignment surgery. “No-op” can also describe someone in that position as an adjective.
“No-op” in computing
In computing and related technical contexts, “no-op” means an instruction or operation that has no effect. This is a separate meaning from the transgender usage.