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Techmoan 

The term refers to the noise patterns produced by electronic equipment resulted from it's operation or function. Techmoan is a blend of "technology" and "moan" (to emit a moan-like sound) and is used to describe the acoustic aspects of modern electronic devices. Techmoans can vary widely in intensity, frequency, and character, depending on the specific technology in use. These sounds often stem from various components within the device, such as fans, hard drives, motors, or electrical circuits.
"The vintage arcade machine emitted nostalgic techmoans as it brought classic games to life, the sound a reminder of the gaming past."

"In the data center, the relentless techmoan of servers filled the room, with each server's hard drive contributing its own distinct rhythm."

"The techmoan of a 3D printer crafting the new design added an artistic touch to the otherwise silent workshop."
Techmoan by crownermorr October 22, 2023
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Techmantic 

Adj. A romantic gesture, action or situation related to technology, especially consumer electronics.
Boy: Do you want to snuggle in bed and watch Netflix?
Girl: aww, you're so techmantic
Techmantic by LemonySnickets June 7, 2018

Technoanity 

A religion to worship the greatness of our lord and saviour Technoblade. Technoblade never dies.
Steve: Are you coming to church with me?
Alex: Yes I am a faithful Christian.
Steve: No not sky daddy church
Alex: What church then

Steve: TECHNOBLADE church where we worship Technoblade!
Technoanity is a religion to Technoblade
Alex: Oh
Steve: TECHNOBLADE NEVER DIES!
Alex: *dies*

aris the techman

1. a ballbag

2. a complete ballbag

3. master of websense, often spotted lindyhopping through the office.
i got hung on a system problem, and lost 10 grand and that ballgbag aris the techman jumped up my ass.
aris the techman by gptrading December 30, 2008

Techmance 

Deep emotional 'romantic techno'.

The kind of stuff dreams r made of. Heavy goosebumps all over. Think Innervisions label
"Listen to this set, it's heavy techmance"
Techmance by Princesspeachy March 14, 2015

Techmanic 

When someone feels as though they can’t survive without technology.
Or when a private or public location is overwhelmingly filled with technological equipment.
“Can we just have a nice meal together without you fiddling with your phone? You’re so techmanic!”

“I really enjoyed the capital city but it was a little overwhelmingly techmanic.”

“I believe that today’s society is generally suffering with techmania”
Techmanic by Katrirobell February 1, 2019

techmandate 

Noun - the tendency for people to feel compelled to adopt and use a new technology because it has become a de facto requirement due to its widespread adoption by others;

Verb- the act of compelling people to do so (active form), or of being thereby compelled to do so (passive form):

Adjective - as a descriptor of such a product or service (techmandatory)
Noun: Robin felt that her formerly mild interest in purchasing a computer had become a techmandate, because all of her friends had computers.

Verb (active form)- The industry techmandated the use of E-Mail, and almost no one wrote letters anymore..

Verb (passive form) - Everyone else on the bowling teams used the new, precisely balanced bowling balls, and Bruce found himself techmandated into buying one.

Adjective: The adoption of the new programming language became techmandatory.
techmandate by ARog59 August 23, 2024
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fache-couture 

French slang, which translated, means "bull's fashion" but basically equates to "hyper trendy" or overly trendy. Used when a person wishes to express distaste at the latest fashion trend/fad, because it seems that everyone has a certain item of clothing or is wearing it. This term is most frequently heard in Paris but is slowly spreading to other parts of France.
1. That Burberry scarf is so fache-couture.
2. That purple American Apparel hoodie is so fache-couture.
fache-couture by bkgmh46x0x March 18, 2008
Word of the Day on October 17, 2026
A slang term for GLP-1 medications(like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, etc.), usually referring to their appetite-killing, weight-loss, or “I forgot to eat” effects rather than the medical details.

Usage:
* Often casual, ironic, or meme-y
* Can imply effortless weight loss, suppressed hunger, or being “powered by pharmaceuticals”

Notes:
Not a brand name—just shorthand for the whole GLP-1 wave. Frequently shows up in online jokes, gym talk, and group chats where people pretend they’re *totally* doing it naturally.
“I’m not dieting, I’m just on that glippy.”
“Ever since the glippy hit, food feels optional.”
“That summer body? Yeah, glippy assisted.”
Glippy by Wild Stoner Appears December 14, 2025
Word of the Day on October 16, 2026

fauxstalgia 

Faux nostalgia. Faking old things in an attempt to recapture the feeling of times gone past, especially of technology that has passed.
Hipstamatic pictures, just like the vinyl-static added to digital recordings, is prime fauxstalgia
fauxstalgia by scotte61 December 16, 2010
Word of the Day on October 15, 2026

pajama casual 

Pajama casual is a term used when working from home and preparing for a video conference. All business above the waist and your pajama pants down below.
We have a Zoom meeting in a few minutes and I’ll probably go pajama casual.
pajama casual by jrod-knows March 31, 2020
Word of the Day on October 14, 2026

funflation 

The recent boom in consumer spending on entertainment and experiences with a high demand running up the cost of enjoying of those experiences.
I’m trying to go to this Taylor Swift concert but the funflation has made it so impossible for me to afford tickets.
funflation by Dfree523 November 17, 2023
Word of the Day on October 13, 2026
A US deep south term for an alligator. Usually used in the Cajun dialect.
Take the big pirogue, I saw a huge swamp dog out there earlier.
swamp dog by Crystal Ambrose May 22, 2006
Word of the Day on October 12, 2026
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