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DEFINITION: n. A social network built on the intertwining connections between the people, ideas and things. v. To communicate through a social network.

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Gridlink

Created by: rebelvin

Pronunciation: GRID+LINK

Sentence: I enjoy gridlinking with others who have green eyes like me, go out of their way to match their lipstick with the color of their over-size dresses, and who agree with me in terms of general philosophy and the utmost importance of a person's hair.

Etymology: GRID+LINK

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Sociababble

CharlieB

Created by: CharlieB

Pronunciation: so-shuh-bab-ul

Sentence: Mandy's office was often pretty noisy in the mornings, when her colleauges were merrily sociababbling.

Etymology: sociable (enjoying the company of other people) + babble (to talk foolishly, incessantly)

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Socialit

Created by: Nosila

Pronunciation: so shee al eye tee

Sentence: Melissa realized that her socialIT was directly related to her socialIQ. The more people she knew online, the more intelligent she appeared to the reast of the world.

Etymology: Social( relating to human society and its members) & IT (Information technology)

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Socialight

Created by: Mustang

Pronunciation: SO-shyl-ite

Sentence: Elsie believed her circle of friends to be the socialight of the times, a useful network wherein all matters relating to everyday life could be resolved or heightened.

Etymology: Blend of the words 'social' and 'light', play on the word 'socialite'.

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Intertwinet

Created by: logarithm

Pronunciation: ˌɪntərˈtwaɪnet

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Etymology: Intertwine, network

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Meshergy

Created by: Stevenson0

Pronunciation: mesh/er/gy

Sentence: When I walk into a classroom full of students, I can see and feel the meshergy taking place because of their interactive and interweaving thoughts, ideas and backgrounds.

Etymology: MESHERGY - noun - from MESH (an interwoven, or intertwined structure, or network) + ENERGY (the ability to act, lead others, or effect forcefully)

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Sinookas

Created by: vonnegut

Pronunciation: si-noo-ka

Sentence: Dr. Hoenikker himself was no doubt a member of my karass, though he was dead before my sinookas, the tendrils of my life, began to tangle with those of his children.

Etymology: Created by Kurt Vonnegut Jr., for Cat's Cradle, published in 1963.

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Technolohood

AnnieChandon

Created by: AnnieChandon

Pronunciation:

Sentence:

Etymology:

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Sinookas

Created by: vonnegut

Pronunciation: si-noo-ka

Sentence: Dr. Hoenikker himself was no doubt a member of my karass, though he was dead before my sinookas, the tendrils of my life, began to tangle with those of his children.

Etymology: Created by Kurt Vonnegut Jr., for Cat's Cradle, published in 1963.

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Affilamentation

Created by: Jabberwocky

Pronunciation: a/fill/a/men/tay/shun

Sentence: Humans form deep affilamentations during their lifetimes, beginning with the umbilical cord and continuing with IPODs.

Etymology: filament (threadlike fiber) + affiliation (association with society)

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COMMENTS:

Great! - TJayzz, 2008-06-26: 08:45:00

I guess we are all tied together somehow! - Nosila, 2008-06-26: 23:28:00

Fantastic. - OZZIEBOB, 2008-06-27: 17:54:00

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Comments:

Verbotomy Verbotomy - 2007-04-19: 03:51:00
Today's definition was suggested by Kurt Vonnegut and first appeared in his novel Cat's Cradle.
Thank you Mr. Vonnegut! ~ James

jedijawa - 2007-04-19: 08:29:00
These are tough this week!

Verbotomy Verbotomy - 2007-04-19: 10:02:00
Yeah! KV is pushing us up to the next level ~ James

- 2008-04-20: 01:28:00
hairy

Verbotomy Verbotomy - 2008-06-26: 00:01:00
Today's definition was suggested by Kurt Vonnegut and first appeared in his novel Cat's Cradle.
Thank you Mr. Vonnegut! ~ James

Verbotomy Verbotomy - 2009-11-05: 00:12:00
Today's definition was suggested by vonnegut. Thank you vonnegut. ~ James