badlearner's definitions

Virtual Signalling

A term for the expression of being a tech nerd or crypto bros with the intent of communicating superiority or membership to an exclusive club.

Q: Jack doesn't even own a Bored Ape NFT, so why is he wearing a Bored Ape hoodie?

A: He's clearly virtual signalling, just like that time he changed his pronouns to curly brackets.

by badlearner March 2, 2022

Misimprovement

A misunderstanding, usually of words or lyrics, that turn out to be better than what was originally expressed.

Are you singing a Deep Purple song?
Yes, I am "Slow-walking Walter, the fire engine guy"
Those aren't the words.
I totally misunderstood.
I think it's better now. What a misimprovement.

by badlearner May 11, 2020

mockchain

A testnet version of a blockchain. Used during development, prototyping or testing transactions without fees.

Charles: This smart contract took me forever to write, I can't wait to publish it.

Vitalik: Upload it to the mockchain first so we can test it. I don't trust your programming.

by badlearner March 2, 2022

Meataverse

A modern synonym for meatspace. Similar to the opposite of cyberspace, but for the Metaverse.

Antonym for 'Metaverse'. A real, physical place populated by actual people made of meat. (AKA, IRL).

Sandy: Do you wanna meet in the metaverse and play a round of VR Minigolf later?

Andy: Sorry, my wife made a reservation at a restaurant in the meataverse for tonight, so I'll have to pass this time.

by badlearner March 2, 2022