keystroke noun 2verb 1forms 3 noun2 •The act of pressing an input key on a computer keyboard, typewriter, or similar input device. •(informal) A keyboard shortcut. verb1 •To enter (data etc.) by pressing keys on a keyboard.I keystroked the entire manual, in addition to the keystroking done by the Technical Support and Test groups. — 1991 formskeystroked · keystroking · keystrokes