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plain English

NOUN
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It’s a phenomenon they call “vibe slop”—a combination of “vibe coding,” creating software with AI tools by describing it in plain English, and “AI slop,” the endless, low-value AI-generated content all over social media.

From The Wall Street Journal May 22, 2026

A particular challenge is Claude Code, a magic box that takes your words in plain English and converts them into real software before your eyes.

From Slate Apr. 14, 2026

Here’s the investment case in plain English: The science works.

From MarketWatch Dec. 23, 2025

With OpenAI’s SDK, apps can be used inside of the ChatGPT window using plain English language instructions.

From Barron's Oct. 10, 2025

“It says ‘PRIVATE’ in plain English on the cover,” I grumble.

From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan




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