minifloppy

noun

mini·​floppy
"+
: a floppy disk that is 5¹/₄ inches in diameter

Word History

Etymology

mini- + floppy

First Known Use

1977, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of minifloppy was in 1977

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“Minifloppy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/minifloppy. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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