Turnspike's definitions

retrogrouch

One who is too stubborn to learn new technology.

That retrogrouch refuses to learn how to e-mail.

by Turnspike February 9, 2003

wirelass

Hacker chick who is heavy into wireless networks, and activities such as wardriving and warchalking.

Looks like the wirelass found another open access point.

by Turnspike February 9, 2003

repo

To repossess. Often done after a loan is defaulted on.

They repo'ed my car today.

by Turnspike February 9, 2003

spfd2600

The Springfield, Missouri location of the 2600 meetings. They meet the first Friday of every month at Barnes and Noble in the back of the cafe. See also www.spfd2600.org

The hosts of that internet radio show attend spfd2600.

by Turnspike February 9, 2003

parrot guy

Someone who is popular because they are connected to a object or a cause, however they quickly lose their popularity when the object/cause is gone.

The guy you might find in a beachside bar, with a Parrot perched on his shoulder. The guy is very well known because of his pet bird, and is the life of the bar. However, after the Parrot is gone, the guy is found uninteresting without the bird.

by Turnspike February 9, 2003