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Technodexterous 

Technodexterous is the skillful ability to use programs on different operating systems equally well. For example, while some companies allow their employees to select a computer of their preference (Windows or Mac), they require IT support personnel to be technodexterous—knowledgeable about both.
My buddy really saved me! The dude is technodexterous. Even though he swears by Mac, he was able to figure out how to setup my network connections on my Dell.
Technodexterous by B-Dubbaya August 12, 2011

Technodoos 

A technologically challenged person, a complete moron when it comes to bits and bytes.
He couldn't get the audio working for the rugby because he couldn't figure out what channel to switch the amp to ... what a technodoos!
Technodoos by Jukskeibobby April 17, 2008

technopolis 

1)A metropolis that is littered with high technology like computers and robotics to the point it becomes part of the city's culture and/or religion.

(Today's cities only display the early stages of this phenomenon in the form of large TV screens, lights, people with robotic prosthetic limbs and various other technolgies.)

2) A technopolis is a city where robots and cyborgs are so commonplace that complex computers, robotic parts and artificial intelligence programs can be seen in trash bins and/or are sold freely on the street.

3)A common setting in science fiction stories.
Tokyo may become a technopolis in the future (if it isn't already).

Any 'Future Tokyo' in an anime likely IS a technopolis.

See Ghost In The Shell
technopolis by TheForkOfJustice October 26, 2004

technoholic 

a person that is addicted to buying the newest technical devices like mobile phones, dvd-players or plasma-screens. These things are not bought because they are really needed, but instead because of their design and the fact that they are state-of-the-art. If the person doesn't manage to find himself something new for a longer period of time, he/she has to suffer from withdrawal.
Man, my dad is a real technoholic. Yesterday he bought himself a new mobile although he already got 5.
technoholic by Christoph Behrens December 10, 2008

technopolitical 

Based on or motivated by partisan or self-serving objectives when it comes to choosing a technology to implement a solution (rather than using sound business justification in terms of return on investment or overall fit within an organization).
It's strange, but it sounds like it was a technopolitical decision for management go with PHP even though all our other systems are ColdFusion.
technopolitical by AndrewMcL December 22, 2008

Technopology 

The act of expressing one's sorrow through an electronic device.
I got a technopology from my boyfriend who obviously doesn't want to apologize in person.

He used technopology as a way to vent his emotion after the tragic event.
Technopology by B.E.A.N. March 6, 2010
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NYC people who migrate north to Quahog, RI to see the leaves in the fall.
New York and everyone from there can fornicate themselves with an iron stick.
leafers by ss++ February 8, 2005
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Respectfully 

Precedes or follows either a gratuitously disrespectful or honest remark, originated in New York City. Used in similar fashion to "no offense" or "to be honest," interchangeably.
Ya mans is wild buns, respectfully. Respectfully he's washed.

After school, The Modells on Jamaica Ave was active. Respectfully.
Respectfully by john quan the first December 20, 2020
Word of the Day on September 26, 2026

You met me at a very Chinese time in my life

A moment in time where you feel distinctly Chinese over all other things.
Dante: "I wish I could be Nigerian, but I can't because I'm Chinese. You met me at a very Chinese time in my life."
Word of the Day on September 25, 2026
Adjective. Used to describe persons who have adjusted or altered their lifestyle for environmental reasons. Crunchy persons tend to be politically strongly left-leaning and may be additionally but not exclusively categorized as vegetarians, vegans, eco-tarians, conservationists, environmentalists, neo-hippies, tree huggers, nature enthusiasts, etc.

Also used to describe establishments where alternative foods and products are sold, i.e. natural food stores.

Modified derivative of granola.
"I need more crunchy guys in my life. I'm so tired of dating preppy metrosexual assholes."

"I'm heading out to the crunchy store to pick up some fair trade chocolate and tea tree oil, do you need anything?"
crunchy by EBC July 11, 2007
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A group of people, typically women, searching through someone’s digital footprint in order to find more information about that person.
Susie wasn’t sure if her new Hinge match was a creep, so she assembled Galantir and they found out he used to post slurs on gaming forums.
Galantir by Ge-sus September 22, 2026
Word of the Day on September 23, 2026

murderhobo 

In a tabletop game, a murderhobo is a player who murders NPCs indiscriminately. This is normally derogatory, referring to a player who totally ignores quests, dialog, backstory, trade, world building etc.

The term is most common with Dungeons and Dragons, but it can be applied to most RPGs where the player is allowed to kill most quest-giving NPCs and NPC traders. E.g. Elder Scrolls, Fallout, Divinity original sin.
DM: The sad little orphan girl tugs at Steve's trenchcoat to get his attention, and ask for help saving her pet dog from...
Steve: I'd like to roll a strength check against strangling the orphan.
Dave: I call dibs on the dog.
DM: You murderhobos disgust me.
murderhobo by Loup&S September 9, 2021
Word of the Day on September 22, 2026
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