Technology Slang, Jargon, and New Words from Double-Tongued Dictionary

Entries in the Category Technology

Technology: computers, Internet, electronics, robots, machines, circuits, etc. You can also see citations assigned to this category.

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phish v. to acquire passwords or other private information (of an individual, an account, a web site, software, etc.) via a ruse. (posted May. 6, 2004) [full entry…]

phoneslaughter n. vehicular manslaughter caused by use of a cell phone while driving. (posted Jan. 27, 2006) [full entry…]

renderwall n. a bank or cluster of computers devoted to creating animation. (posted Oct. 28, 2004) [full entry…]

robo-call n. an automated (telemarketing) phone call. (posted Aug. 18, 2005) [full entry…]

scanlation n. the translation of digitally scanned pages (of manga, a style of Japanese comic book, cartoon, and graphic novel); the translated works themselves. (posted Jun. 16, 2004) [full entry…]

skidiot n. an unsophisticated or unskilled self-styled black-hat hacker or cracker who uses computer- and network-intrusion software made by others; a script kiddie. (posted Aug. 16, 2004) [full entry…]

sousveillance n. the watching of the watchers by the watched; countersurveillance by people not in positions of power or authority. (posted Aug. 6, 2004) [full entry…]

technology butler n. a hotel employee who troubleshoots Internet access, computers, and other electronic equipment for guests. (posted Jan. 8, 2007) [full entry…]

throw n. the distance that a key or button can be pressed, as on a computer keyboard. (posted Sep. 19, 2007) [full entry…]

trufan n. a dedicated and loyal follower (of an entertainer, cult, credo, hobby, pastime, genre, etc.) (posted May. 10, 2004) [full entry…]

viewser n. a viewer and user of digital or online media that combine interactivity with traditional broadcast entertainment. (posted Jun. 27, 2006) [full entry…]

white-label adj. (of a product or service) generic or un-branded and intended for resale or wholesale. Also as v. (posted Feb. 1, 2006) [full entry…]

wireline adj. of communication or technology, connected by cable or wire; the opposite of wireless. (posted Aug. 14, 2007) [full entry…]

wizzo n. among military aircraft personnel, a weapons systems operator. (posted Dec. 17, 2004) [full entry…]

zot v. to strike or destroy, especially with lightning or other beam or jolt of energy; in slang usage on the Internet, to remove, censor, or ban material or participants. (posted Jan. 9, 2006) [full entry…]

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