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A Assmosis The process by which some people seem to absorb success and advancement by kissing up to the boss rather than working hard. Atttic Refers to a situation when two people are connected in a chat room, but they are so focused on IM'ing only with each other, that they are not paying attention to anyone else in the room. Astroturf Slang for an online grassroots effort in which special interest groups and lobbyists send massive amounts of e-‐mail to politicians in an attempt to sway their vote. This tactic doesn't always work, however, since members of Congress have practically given up on trying to read the approximately 80 million e-‐mail messages they receive each year. Avatar An animation movie. AKA Means also known as. Another way to refer to a person besides their name.
B Bimp
A slang term that refers to a bitmap image file. Commonly used amongst graphic artists, gamers and 3D modelers. Biobreak
An office friendly way of saying that one needs to take a bathroom break. Brain fart
a.k.a. a senior moment
An inelegant way of saying, "I forgot," it refers to your mind going blank. Someone may say, "Sorry, I just had a brain fart." It can also refer to a situation in which someone speaks "out of turn," especially to a superior. For example, if you march into your boss's office and speak your mind without first thinking about the possible consequences, you've just had a brain fart. OK, maybe it's not a technical term but it is a common expression you hear in the corridors of high-‐tech offices ;-‐) Big mouth A person that is very gossipy Breakup When two people have a relationship and decide to take some time from each other.
C capsizing
Downsizing gone awry, it is the process whereby a company repeatedly reduces its labor force but not the work that needs to get done. Eventually, the company implodes or "goes under cappuccino cowboy
A nickname for a person who just has to have a Starbucks coffee or other type of roadie on the way to work. It refers to men and women (cappuccino cowgirls) who live in the suburbs and commute to the city each day to work in the industry. cascade
A series of reply posts to a message on Usenet. This term also refers to the arrangement of active windows on your computer screen so that each is organized in front of the other with a portion of the title bar appearing at the top. Canival someone who likes to eat a lot of meat, and human flesh. Crab Expression for a person that is very slow
D drump
Slang for a middle-‐aged, pot-‐bellied, sexually frustrated, unattractive bachelor who has practically given up on dating and has come to accept a life of living alone, focusing only on his (or her) career, the online world, and personal hobbies. dooce
a.k.a. dooced (pronounced: deuce) The new media term for getting fired for what you write in a blog. It originated by a Web designer, Heather Armstrong, who was fired from her job due to the fact that she was writing about her job and colleagues on her Web site, dooce.com. disc A round, read-‐only optical storage medium made of nonmagnetic material. Read from and written to by laser, discs include CDs (Compact Discs), CD-‐ROMs (Compact Disc-‐Read-‐Only Memory), laserdiscs, DVDs (videodiscs), and the like. Drafting A person riding a bicycle gets too close to another persons bicycle wheel. Dream The images you see when you are sleeping.
E export
To format data so that it can be read and used by another application, thereby allowing multiple programs to share the same data. Data can be exported and imported between word processing programs, different types of graphics programs, or different types of applications altogether (such as a database program and a spreadsheet program). The export feature is under the File menu in most programs; go to it from within the program you want to export out of and you'll find a list of supported programs or file formats for exporting. Elephant One of the largest animals in earth, it has a trunk and four legs. end-‐user
A person who uses a computer system and its applications to perform certain tasks. An end-‐user is also anyone who uses the Net. In other words, it's you elite
Contrary to what one would think, in the computer world, this term refers to the seedy side of hacking. For example, an "elite BBS" features pirated software, lists of stolen credit card numbers, phreak files, utilities for cracking passwords, and so on. Empathy To be in someone else’s shoes. Elegant Someone with a very good sense of style.
F false drop
A term that refers to search results that are not relevant to the user's query. A "false drop" can occur if the Web page found contains the keywords entered in the search, if the Web page is an attempt at spamdexing, or if the search engine used has a fault in its database or a bug in the query program fat pipe
a.k.a. huge pipe -‐or-‐ fat pipes A nickname for any type of high bandwidth connection via high-‐capacity wiring, fiber-‐optic cable, cable modems, or DSL. Here's an example of its usage: "CUSeeMe on the Net doesn't look half-‐bad, if you've got fat pipes." facebooking
Based on a popular social networking site, the term "facebooking" has emerged as a verb to describe the activity of logging in to Facebook in order to create a profile, share personal information, and meet other members. Freak Someone who it’s not common or is consider weird Fraternity Brotherhood
G gremlins
The mysterious characters that sometimes appear on your computer screen, often in text documents and sometimes in code or e-‐mail messages grok
(pronounced: grawk) To "get it" or to understand something so completely that you absorb it and practically become the thing itself. In addition to getting it, "grok" also implies that one "likes it" or "appreciates it." For example, you can say, "Do you grok?" and that means, "Do you get it?" It comes from Robert Heinlein's 1961 science-‐fiction novel Stranger in a Strange Land and implies that one scans all available information regarding a situation, digests it, and forms a distilled opinion. grrl
also seen as: grrrl -‐or-‐ grrls -‐or-‐ grrlz No, it's not a typo. The term grrl was one of the first online jargon references in NetLingo.com. She is a female Internet user (as in a girl, even though she may be a woman) who uses zines, vanity pages, and/or blogs to express herself. Guestbook It’s a book use in special events like wedding for the guest to write something. Gatored A drink use by athletes that gives energy.
H hotlink
Text or graphics that contain a link to another location. When a user clicks on the "hotlink", they are then taken to the other location of content found either on the same, or different server. hype
Excessive publicity or exaggerated claims made by companies or the media to make something appear bigger than it really is. It's commonly referred to as "media hype." the industry is unfortunately full of it. hat color
A term that describes a company's position toward spam. Think John Wayne. White hats are the good guys; black hats are the spammers. Hotmail A server in which you can send or receive emails Hardcandy Madonnas fitness centers, they are very famous all over the world.
I interstitial
Another scheme in Web advertising, these ads pop-‐up as the reader moves from one page to another. Advertisers like interstitials because they can be certain that users will notice their pop-‐up ads. infrared
(pronounced: in-‐fra-‐red) The range of invisible radiation wavelengths longer than the color red in the visible spectrum, it can be used to transmit data. see: infrared port in the cloud
Whenever you see an illustration in a magazine or newspaper about how the Internet works, there is usually a cloud drawn in the top portion of the picture to represent the technology and data transfer processes. Since these are too complex to illustrate in a simple diagram, they are shown as happening "in the cloud." See: cloud computing Itunes A program for computers that saves all kinds of media, it belongs to the Apple Company that’s why it’s the “I” that identifies the brand and “tunes” is for the media part. Intermediary A person that is between a problem of any situation.
J jaggies
The nickname for images on a computer screen that have jagged or stair-‐stepped edges along what is supposed to be a smooth, curvy, or diagonal line (such as an O or S). jerry-‐rig
To create or fix something in an unconventional way, just so it works for the time being. JUADLAM
Jumping Up And Down Like A Monkey Job a place were you work hard not to get fired and earn some money Jumangi a movie that has a fantastic and mystic world.
K
kodak courage
Slang for an extra dose of courage and the tendency to go beyond one's usual physical limits when being filmed or photographed (from action sports such as skateboarding, snowboarding, and extreme skiing). kitten
The nickname for a woman is more than 10 years younger than her man. Whether she is dating him, in a relationship, or married, a kitten is interested primarily in the emotional security, status and power that goes along with being with an older man. Unlike a trophy bride who is considered beautiful only on the exterior and interested primarily in financial security, a kitten is considered smart and independent in her own right and is interested in the security a father figure provides. Not to be confused with a cougar or a puma. KISS
Keep It Simple Stupid
Keyboard a board with many keys for writing on the computer kissing Getting two people so close that their lips lock together.
L like
An overused filler word said by many young Americans. Actually, it seems to have entered practically everyone's vocabulary. For example: 1. "I was like so nervous." little r
If you ever receive an e-‐mail message that says "can you please little "r" me?" it means to reply just to that person (and not to everyone that's cc'd on the list). Most commonly used at work where a bunch of people are included on an e-‐mail thread, this directive means to click the "Reply" option, not the "Reply to All" option. LOL
Laughing Out Loud -‐or-‐ Lots Of Love Lottery Voluntary tax on people who are bad at math Locomotive A crazy reason
M matrix
a.k.a. the matrix A term coined by author William Gibson in his novel Neuromancer, it refers to a vast computer network or growing mass of interconnected networks. Menu
A list of items you can select. For example, it usually appears on your computer screen as a list of command choices (such as "open" or "save" or "exit"). This term also loosely refers to any type of drop-‐down menu, dialogue box, check box, or list of option buttons that appear on a Web site.
Metoobies
Participants in online conferences and chats who seem incapable of posting anything other than "Me too!", "Ditto", "What she said", et cetera.
Mouse Small animal found dead in mouse-‐traps. Mosquito An insect that makes you like more flies.
N nerd
Similar to a geek (a person who knows a lot about the Internet), but this is more of a brainy person who knows everything there is to know about computers. People used to make fun of those who were considered to be nerds, but now the moniker is considered a badge of honor (especially when the wealthiest man in America is a full-‐fledged nerd ;-‐) now economy
A play on the term new economy, the "now economy" is so named to reflect that the customer now controls the marketplace, not business. As the theory goes, the customer wants "it" now and they can have it now because of the Internet. Nokiait
Online slang for a person who believes that a Nokia cell phone is the best phone no matter what anyone says. Nostalgia A feeling of sadness or missing something or someone. Newspaper Dead trees used to informe the world
O organ donor
An old or broken computer placed on a shelf and slowly stripped of working parts to supply replacement components for other machines. ooVoo
Often seen on Facebook, "ooVoo" refers to a free high-‐quality video chat service where you can talk live, face-‐to-‐face, with up to 6 people at once. It also offers video conferencing services for businesses but is most popular for the "vidchat" application. With ooVoo, people can connect with anyone, anytime, with video calls, video messages, phone calls, and text, often with unintended consequences! Read my blog posting below about Chat Roulette and watch the Fox News video here. ohnosecond
The fraction of time it takes to realize you've just goofed; for example, right after you hit the send button on an e-‐mail and realize you forgot to include the attachment. Another great example is that moment of horror when you see the key in the ignition switch just as you're slamming the car door shut. This term was coined by Elizabeth Crowe in her book The Electronic Traveler. Oasis An island with good vegetation and water in the middle of the dessert Over-‐protector Parents that don’t let children grow.
P pen
Similar in shape to a traditional pen, it's a kind of stylus used with a tablet to enter input into a computer (instead of using a keyboard or mouse). The pen connects to a computer and allows users to write in their own handwriting-‐electronically-‐rather than having to type on a keyboard or use a mouse to point-‐and-‐click. Perl
Practical Extraction and Report Language A script programming language used to process text. It runs on many platforms (including Windows and Macintosh) and is installed on most Unix workstations. It is available for free and allows Web developers to quickly write code or perform system administration tasks. perot
In reference to Ross Perot, it means to quit unexpectedly, as in "My cell phone just perot'd." Professor Someone who talks when someone else's sleep. Play The Work when you are young and that you enjoy doing for nothing
Q queue
(pronounced: Q) A waiting area for e-‐mail messages, files, print jobs, or anything else that is being sent from one device to another. With e-‐mail, it is common (and some say cost-‐effective) to compose letters offline, place them in a queue, and send them all at once, when you get back online. query
A question or request to find a particular file, Web site, record, or set of records in a search engine or database. quarantine
A term used to isolate spam e-‐mail messages, it is often seen in anti-‐spam software. Once you quarantine the suspect messages, you must then delete them. Quit When you give up. Queen Very important women.
R reefer
If you hear a couple of truckers talking about reefer, you'll probably conjure up the pungent odor of marijuana. But in today's world, it's likely to be a vital link in the just-‐in-‐time economy. Reefer is the shorthand term for "refrigerated truck" or trailer, as in: "They have a whole fleet of reefers." resolve
The process of matching domain names with their Internet Protocol numbers (IP numbers). A combination of computers and software (referred to as "name servers") use the data in the Domain Name System (DNS) to determine which IP numbers correspond to a particular domain name. Once the domain name is resolved, a Web site will "come up" when you type in a URL. retweet
To copy and post another person's Twitter content. When someone retweets you, it is considered the highest compliment you can get on Twitter because they are choosing to share your post with their own followers or contacts. Rumors Gossips that travels at the speed of sound Research Copying from two or more sources, plagiarism is copying from one
S salmon day
Workplace slang that refers to the experience of spending an entire day swimming upstream only to get screwed somehow in the end. silicon
The fundamental material used in making computer chips, it is a semiconductor, meaning it has electrical conductivity. Silicon is a chemical element: it is the most common metalloid, it is less reactive than its chemical analog carbon, it is the eighth most common element in the universe by mass, and it is the second most abundant element (after oxygen) in the Earth's crust. Silicon is the principal component of most semiconductor devices, most importantly integrated circuits or microchips. For an in-‐depth discussion as why it is widely used in semiconductors, visit the search link below! Skype
An Internet company that enables users to make phone calls over the Internet to anywhere in the world. It is a free software that allows you to call landlines and mobile phones for an average of two to three cents per minute or connect with other Skype worldwide users for free. (For about 40 Euros per year, you can get a U.S. number with your home area code and receive calls that forward to a foreign cell phone) Smile A curve of the mouth that can set a lot of things straight. Sauna bath Slimming pool.
T Tweeting
A play on words, "tweeting" refers to telling a global community of friends and strangers what you are doing at the present moment. It comes from the original meaning of uttering a succession of small sounds (like a bird) or to chatter rapidly about of trivial matters.
tubiverse
a.k.a. youtubiverse A slang term for the universe that YouTube spawned, it specifically refers to dozens of video websites. Check it out...
TiVo
The most well known brand of a digital video recorder (DVR), it is a stand alone piece of equipment used to record and save television prgrams on hard disks inside cable and satellite receivers. Basically it digitally records all of your favorite shows (and let's you fast forward easily through the commercials)
Traffic light Device that automatically turns red when your car approaches. TTYL Means talk to you later. Used when texting.
U underling
a.k.a. low man on the totem pole A subordinate; a person who works beneath another and reports to someone higher up on the career ladder (his or her "overling"). utility
a.k.a. utility program A program that helps maintain and improve the efficiency of a computer system. It is also a program that utilizes a system (such as the Internet) to provide a specific service (such as fingering someone). unfriend
a.k.a. defriend To remove someone as a "friend" on a social networking site such as Facebook."Unfriend" was named the "2009 Word of the Year" by the New Oxford American Dictionary. UPS A package delivery company. UCLA A university hence the U in LA Los Angeles.
V vanilla
a.k.a. plain vanilla In tech talk, it means the standard version of a hardware device or software program, with no extra bells-‐and-‐whistles. It is commonly used to describe something plain, as in, "The days of the plain-‐vanilla car radio are over, now that they've come out with a color TV, a VCR, and Nintendo for backseat passengers." virtual
A simulation of the real thing, it means the same as "almost." You will see this term appear before various Internet terms to indicate a simulation technology that enables you to cross boundaries and experience something without needing it to be physically present, as in virtual sex, virtual theme parks, and virtual communities. The Internet itself can be seen as a virtual world; however, most users prefer the term "online." vubicle
The much coveted office cubicle with a window. Velvet A type of cloth and can also be referred in baking deserts. (Red velvet) Visa A credit card brand used by many people.
W waldo Slang for a demo that is given with great showmanship for a product with little innovation or creativity Wetware Another name for your brain. White label a.k.a. business in a box A white label item is a product or service that is packaged plainly, allowing you to repackage it with your own brand in order to re-‐sell it. Buying wholesale and selling retail is considered the backbone of business. Now the world of white label has moved to the Internet as an opportunity for entrepreneurs. Wonderland A place visited by Alice in the movie Alice in Wonderland. Wet n wild An amusement water park all around the U.S
X X It means "times" (as in multiplication) or "times as big as." For example, "We're going to be 3X Amazon.com if we ever get this idea off the ground. X windows system A networked windowing system developed first by MIT and now by the X Consortium. It is commonly used on Unix (and VMS systems). XOXOZZZ Hugs and kisses and sweet dreams Xbox Over priced product to play video games. Xgames Were people compete on extreme sports like motor cross.
Y Youtube a.k.a. You Tube (but this is incorrect), go tubing Founded in February 2005, YouTube is the world's most popular online video community, allowing millions of people to watch and share user-‐generated videos. YouTube provides a forum for people to connect, inform, and inspire others across the globe and acts as a distribution platform for original content creators and advertisers large and small. Yahoo! It's been said that "Yahoo" stands for "Yet Another Hierarchical Officious Oracle," but then again, many things have been said about this company. Based on the Web site created by David Filo and Jerry Yang of the Department of Computer Science at Stanford University, Yahoo! is one of the Web's most popular destinations and is considered the poster child of the first generation of the Internet. With a keen eye for the popular as well as the useful, Filo and Yang created a directory of Web resources that now performs literally millions of searches on the Web each day. You’re good The highest, coolest compliment a programmer can give to another programmer (or engineer). Y.M.C.A Song written in 1978 by the village people became very famous. Yale An ivy league university many people would like to go to.
Z Zombie a.k.a. zombie network Originally it referred to an abandoned Web site that remains online (such as a ghost site or an orphan annie). The definition of "zombie" has been extended to include a PC that has received either a virus or a Trojan program which causes it to be used as a spam generator without the user's knowledge. For example, in June of 2007 a 27-‐year-‐old man, Robert Alan Soloway, described as one of the world's most prolific spammers was arrested and federal authorities said computer users across the Web could notice a decrease in the amount of junk e-‐mail. He was accused of using networks of compromised "zombie" computers to send out millions upon millions of spam e-‐mail Zapping Considered to be the lowest form of software programming known to mankind, it involves altering the assembly code in hex format after it has been output from a complier or assembler. Typically done when there is a compiler bug, the proper data is not being generated, or the original source code was lost. Zone A technical term that describes the portion of the total domain name space that is represented by the data stored on a particular name server. The name server has authority over the zone (or the particular portion of the domain name space) described by that data. A "zone file" is a file that contains data that describes a portion of the domain name space. Zone files contain the information needed to resolve domain names to Internet Protocol (IP) numbers. Zinc Some kind of metal from the periodic table. Zoo A very nice hotel for animals were they are visited by humans.
SYMBOLS ! exclamation mark how: OMG! When: when surprised Where: texting # number symbol how: #ninelconde when: when using a popular trend on twitter. Where: twitter. % percentage symbol how: I sleep 30% of the day when: when wanting to quantify by using a scale. Where: math class, texting or writing. @ how: [email protected], @mexico when: when typing an email address or stating were you are where: texting, online $ Dollar symbol How: it will ne $9 sir. When: using cash, buying or selling Where: it can be said, online and handwritten. ? question mark how: are you there yet? when: when asking a question where: written and texting & and how: forever & ever when: when you do not wish to write the complete word where: texting
/ slash how: http//google.com when: on a URL or on excel to divide where: online and on excel . dot how: www.google.com when: when separating ideas and URL where: online texting and written “ quotation marks how: “I may be late” he said when: when wanting to restate what other people said before where: texting and writing
Establishing this task was not an easy thing to do but I must say I was very interested by doing it. It was very different than any other task that we have ever done so I enjoyed doing something out of the ordinary. This was a good activity to see the definitions we see of some words that others may not and vise versa and to read a web page like netlingo is something very interesting that everyone should do to find the different conceptions of these words we worked with. I am very happy with this task and how it came through it showed me about the usage of many words that I didn’t even care to look up before.