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DEFINITION: n., The anger and frustration that grows out of an unsatisfying, unfulfilling or unpredictable relationship one has with an electronic device, especially a computer. v. intr., To be trapped in a passive-aggressive, codependency with a computer.
Verboticisms
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Wifight
Created by: petaj
Pronunciation: y-fyte
Sentence: Nerdia had never recovered from the wifight brought on inexorably by the constant aggravations of trying to connect her laptop to wireless networks at conference venues. After forking out exorbitant per hour rates for access, she frequently found that wireless coverage in the auditorium was flaky or only in the far left corner. Despite these tribulations she could never forgo her online fix.
Etymology: wifi + fight
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COMMENTS:
Hahahahaa. "Nerdia"....good one! - metrohumanx, 2008-11-21: 08:36:00
Why fight? My vote for you also! - logarithm, 2008-11-21: 08:38:00
Wifight bowled me over! Very clever creation! - silveryaspen, 2008-11-21: 13:00:00
How many of us have thought "Wifight our online fix of daily verbotomy?" - silveryaspen, 2008-11-21: 14:03:00
Did you know Nerdia was from Techsas? She married a Geek from Athens. - petaj, 2008-11-22: 05:08:00
I like it - OZZIEBOB, 2008-11-23: 15:48:00
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Technostrangulata
Created by: CanadianAndyCapp
Pronunciation: TECH-NO-STRANG-U-LA-TA
Sentence: Because his computer repeatedly and stubbornly refused to dish up the information that he had just spent the last six hours inputting, Joe suffered a severe attack of technostrangulata. However, with the aid of a six pound hammer and the threat "I know it's in there, Give it too me!" he soon persuaded the demonic machine to relent.
Etymology: Techno- to be derived from an alien torture device. Strangulata- To be inclined through blind frustration to commit mayhem upon technology. See also NeoLuddite or Ludditeism
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COMMENTS:
been there - bookowl, 2008-01-30: 20:12:00
Top emotive sentence and etymology. Funny! - bananabender, 2008-01-30: 23:38:00
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Incomputible
Created by: Stevenson0
Pronunciation: in/com/put/uh/bull
Sentence: After many months of anger and frustration and unsatisfying results from her laptop, the technical advisor at the computer store advised Jane that her and her laptop were completely incomputible and she should move onto a new machine.
Etymology: computer + incompatible
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COMMENTS:
I like it! Will she go to a computer dating agency to shop around? - bananabender, 2008-01-30: 07:50:00
perfect word! - Jabberwocky, 2008-01-30: 12:16:00
From the chains of computrimony goeth Jane! great word. - OZZIEBOB, 2008-01-30: 16:21:00
hi mr.stevenson its chris the 1 who asks a lot off qu. at lunch im purpleman kk - purpleman, 2008-01-30: 20:44:00
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Netserf
Created by: silveryaspen
Pronunciation: net serf
Sentence: Nettie became so addicted to surfing the net, she became a netserf.
Etymology: Net - short for internet, aka the web that takes us all in. Serf - enslaved laborer.
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COMMENTS:
Good one. - Mustang, 2008-11-21: 04:41:00
nice - Jabberwocky, 2008-11-21: 10:17:00
Good word - OZZIEBOB, 2008-11-23: 15:47:00
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Aversion1.0
Created by: rikboyee
Pronunciation: ah-ver-zhun-wun-point-oh
Sentence: As i logged into facebook for the 93rd time that day, i was filled with aversion1.0
Etymology: aversion, version 1.0
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COMMENTS:
Excellent! - silveryaspen, 2008-01-30: 06:37:00
Clever & interesting! - OZZIEBOB, 2008-01-30: 16:27:00
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Codedependence
Created by: artr
Pronunciation: kōddəpendənsē
Sentence: ”I love you. I hate you. I’d like to trash you. I can’t survive without you.” This codedependence is enough to drive Tim crazy. He says he’d like to get away from his e-vices but sleeps with his smart phone clutched tightly in his fist.
Etymology: code (program instructions) + codependence (excessive emotional or psychological reliance)
Loveandatarelationship
Created by: TJayzz
Pronunciation: Luv-an-data-ree-lay-shun-ship
Sentence: Jane's computer really drove her mad sometimes, but when it went in for repair for a few days, she realised it was a loveandatarelationship as she just couldn't live without it.
Etymology: Twist on love and hate relationship
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COMMENTS:
When I first looked at the word in the list, I read it as loveanddatErelationship and was e-xpecting a sentence about those datE-matching websites! When I clicked on your word and read the sentence, I took a second and better look at the word. Finally saw it was datA not datE in the middle! My eyes and mind need e-mprovement! - silveryaspen, 2008-11-21: 13:56:00
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Ineedmyspace
Created by: Tigger
Pronunciation: /ay-need-mahy-speys/
Sentence: Although everything worked great when she'd first connected it, and Sheila's laptop was now only a year old, lately it had been experiencing performance problems, and even more frustrating, it would often suffer from memory errors and forget her preferences. She was now disenchanted with the relationship — a classic case of Ineedmyspace.
Etymology: Compound word: "I need my space" - common statement used in troubled relationships; and a pun on 'MySpace' - the social networking website.
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COMMENTS:
also uses the "I" as in Ipod, IMac, Iphone... - zebrahdh, 2008-01-30: 03:35:00
Do I detect a bit of rebellion against computer dependency? I like it! - silveryaspen, 2008-01-30: 06:58:00
Subtle, fun sentence. Love the word! - bananabender, 2008-01-30: 08:11:00
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Gadgetfrantic
Created by: jajsr
Pronunciation:
Sentence: After receiving the "blue screen of death", Sue realized that she was gadgetfrantic.
Etymology:
Comments:
Today's definition was suggested by Silveryaspen. Thank you Silveryaspen. ~ James
bananabender - 2008-01-30: 08:22:00
Great definition Silveryaspen. You definately pressed our buttons with this one! So many clever and funny verboticisms and sentences. Still chuckling!
Today's definition was suggested by Silveryaspen. Thank you Silveryaspen. ~ James