1 definition by Kevin Wimberly
Used in Usenet groups belonging to the "alt.*" hierarchy. Specifically, members refer to themselves as "alties" when posting about a fellow member of a newsgroup.
In the example below, the term "altie" indicates that "Mike" is a regular contributor on the alt.coffee group.
In the example below, the term "altie" indicates that "Mike" is a regular contributor on the alt.coffee group.
by Kevin Wimberly May 6, 2006