sandboy

n : (British) a peddler of sand at a seashore resort; used now

only to express great happiness in the expression "happy

as a sandboy"

sandbox

1. Common term for the R&D department at many software and

computer companies (where hackers in commercial environments

are likely to be found). Half-derisive, but reflects the

truth that research is a form of creative play. Compare

{playpen}. (In the UK this would be "sandpit").

2. Synonym {link farm}.

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