geekspeak

/ˈɡiːk.spiːk/

ꞬIːK · spiːk (2 syllables)

English Noun
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Definition

A type of slang used by geeks, especially computer geeks. It incorporates several terms derived from science fiction, as well as neologisms and grammar quirks, and is frequently found in combination with computer jargon.

Etymology

From geek + -speak.

Example Sentences

  • "Most of his tweets are now labeled “disputed” by Twitter, which I would translate from geekspeak as a polite way of calling them lies."
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