Whenever someone desires to buy an app but do not have any points to do so. This is caused when one is too lazy to go out and get an iTunes card.
by Ze Urban Bird October 13, 2010
Man #1: What, you don't have Fruit Ninja? Or that app that makes lightsaber noises?
Man#2: Nope. I practice appstinence.
Man#2: Nope. I practice appstinence.
by Hikash March 19, 2012
When one is so addicted to playing apps on their iPhone, they never have time to love their life. So, they feel the need to quit their app addiction and stay away from the cruel world of apps.
Maria knew she had the choices of continuing to play apps and live alone or to quit and go on appstinence.
by honeycombwidbutter July 28, 2012
The stubborn refusal to give into the ever-growing plague of phone apps, based on an enlightened understanding of their redundant, siloed, and often privacy-invading nature.
Used to describe someone who actively rebels against the tsunami of bloatware, refuses to be another sheep in the herd of app redundancy, and generally believes that smartphones were better when they weren't weighed down by a million "essential" apps.
Note: Appstinate individuals may experience higher levels of battery life, reduced screen time, and a smug sense of superiority when hearing complaints about storage space. Side effects may include missing out on fleeting app trends that nobody remembers after two weeks.
Used to describe someone who actively rebels against the tsunami of bloatware, refuses to be another sheep in the herd of app redundancy, and generally believes that smartphones were better when they weren't weighed down by a million "essential" apps.
Note: Appstinate individuals may experience higher levels of battery life, reduced screen time, and a smug sense of superiority when hearing complaints about storage space. Side effects may include missing out on fleeting app trends that nobody remembers after two weeks.
Mike's appstinate attitude means his phone has more free storage than the entire App Store.
While everyone else was busy downloading the newest fad app, Jenna remained proudly appstinate, recognizing that she didn't need another digital leech sucking her battery and personal data.
Just because there's an app for that doesn't mean you need it. Be appstinate. Resist the urge.
While everyone else was busy downloading the newest fad app, Jenna remained proudly appstinate, recognizing that she didn't need another digital leech sucking her battery and personal data.
Just because there's an app for that doesn't mean you need it. Be appstinate. Resist the urge.
by Raul Terra October 30, 2023