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  1. noun A small, usually flat and crisp cake made from sweetened dough.
  2. noun Slang A person, usually of a specified kind: a lawyer who was a tough cookie.
  3. noun Computer Science A collection of information, usually including a username and the current date and time, stored on the local computer of a person using the World Wide Web, used chiefly by websites to identify users who have previously registered or visited the site.

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  • Under the cookie was a handwritten note The crime scene photographer snapped some shots. —  RustyNail
  • Simply put, a cookie is a small piece of information that web sites use to remember information about users.
  • Even though the cookie is there, it may have been corrupted.
  • I would venture to say that this cookie is a good kid-friendly option, yet sophisticated enough for those more mature dark chocolate-loving taste buds. —  Go Dairy Free
  • The sweet ginger spiciness in this cookie was a huge hit with my taste buds, but at a few points I actually found it to be just a bit too much. —  Go Dairy Free
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  1. Dutch koekje, diminutive of koek, cake, from Middle Dutch koeke.
 

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