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net lag

A feeling like jetlag that happens after you use your computer after sunset and the bright backlight tricks your body into thinking it's still daytime.

(For details, google "photoentrainment".)
I was online until midnight last night, and now I feel like I'm still on Tokyo time. Net lag sucks.
by Tom Cohen November 30, 2009
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net compliments

Commendation or flattery aimed at an individual who is accomplished, keen, and resourceful with regard to internet related tasks...
"I'm just Joe Schmo, but her constant net compliments make me feel perpetual."
by Naaadz December 3, 2005
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net contribution

Either literally a financial amount or figuratively towards an artistic (or other) genre that an individual has made during their lifetime. Also used sarcastically.
1. The net contribution of Beethoven to the Symphony is incalculable.

2. Joe Blow, net contribution to society - nil.
by Jonathan FeBland (Znethru) October 12, 2006
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net tap

A tap out of which the "Net" is poured.
"We have a new hire starting on Monday. He's going to need, in the very least, a net tap."
by polepot January 6, 2009
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Net Blindness

In sports, the ability only to see the other players on the field/ice, and not the net into which you are supposed to attempt to score eventhough you have a decent shot available to you.
"God damnit!, Tim Connoly's got another bout of net blindness. He tried that impossible pass instead of shooting the fucking puck!"
by EricGCharlotte February 21, 2008
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Net baby

1. Name given to those born post internet

2.young kids who use computers
net babies are learning computers starting in kindergarten.

aww look at little Kimmy shes such a net baby
by interwebz-on-the-pc-now January 19, 2011
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net slum

any website which seems poorly maintained and/or likely to contain malware; usually dedicated to illicit or questionably licit practices. Common characteristics include sparse and unattractive layout, frequent spelling errors, dead links, and extensive advertisement.
I had to visit a net slum to pirate that movie.
by NetKnight December 18, 2012
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