Adj.> to be extremely slow to act, move or decide.

A reference to dial-up internet connections notorious for their long loading times.
It's been your turn forever. You are so dial-up.
by Armand Potez February 6, 2010
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When you're too cheap to have mobile internet.
Yo hit me up on foursquared later....Huh?..... Player you still on 'dial-up'?
by Horacio H. September 24, 2010
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A horrible, extremely slow internet connection. With dial up your phone and computer use the same line. Makes horrible screeching noises when logging on.
Dial-Up:

Susie- I tried to call you but the line was busy!
Jane- Sorry, I was on the computer.
Susie- o_O
by Aspirations January 10, 2009
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An area of the United States usually in the southern states where very few people have access to high-speed internet, their only option often being slow ass dial-up.
No online gaming.
Overnight downloads.
No online gaming.
30-minute Wikipedia page wait.
No online gaming.

...It sucks livin' in the Dial-up Bowl...
by Blake C. July 11, 2008
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the most severe form of mental torture ever concieved by a psycopath's mind. outdated slow internet connection. may cause pulling out your hair and punching walls.
it takes hours to load a youtube video.

Kid:"mom why do we have Dial up internet ? we dont live in the fucking 90s anymore".
mom:"we live in the countryand its cheap."
Kid:"FML".
by keepskatin'bro June 5, 2011
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A sense of security felt by employees of large corporations whereby workers can voice their opinions on sensitive or risky topics over a conference call instead of speaking up in a meeting and being recognized. This also applies when the employee is just too embarrassed to be seen when asking a question even though his identity is known.
Andy: So do you have the balls to challenge the CEO during his all-employee meeting on his new sexual harassment policy?

Eric: Hell no, but I have dial-up courage so I'll just call in from my desk and ask.

Andy: You are a pussy.
by ag1979 February 27, 2010
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