Astroterf

The combination of astroturf and TERF. The spamming of feminism-themed transphobic opinions in media at a scale disproportional to actual opinion.

With recent polls suggesting that more women are accepting of trans women than not, what we see on Twitter every day may as well be astroterf.

by Artoria2e5 January 30, 2022

astrogirl

A girl who enjoys watching the stars and is constantly making wishes, hoping one day they will come true. An Astrogirl inspires all those around her with an endearing and fun-loving personality.

It's said that Astrogirls are drawn to the stars.

by Her Cheeseball June 22, 2017

astroturk

A large-scale implementation, in cloud-like proportions, of mechanical-turk workers.

Ring, Inc. astroturks object recognition of objects that its A.I. can't process.

by Leif S. January 10, 2019

asstroturfing

The same as astroturfing, except done so ineptly that the astroturfer makes an ass of himself.

That viral was so obviously staged; I hate it when companies start asstroturfing.

by NTUK November 18, 2009

Astroturfing

"Astroturfing" is the act of trying to boost one's image online with fake comments, paid-for reviews, made-up claims and testimonials.

The GOP, Palin, and Cheney, are getting pretty good at astroturfing.

by Guido1 March 26, 2010

Astroturfing

a form of propaganda whose techniques usually consist of a few people attempting to give the impression that mass numbers of enthusiasts advocate some specific cause. This is often done by conjuring up a phony organization(s) that never existed.

"David Axelrod, the TOTUS's Minister of Propaganda and the man behind the teleprompter, is the king of astroturfing."

by Higg - penna. April 23, 2009

astroturf

A substitute for grass - Usually played on by soccer/football teams

"That was some good astroturf we played on at the weekend I almost thought it was real grass"

by Rossy boy August 9, 2006