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Technofear 

(n) A rational reason for fearing technology whereas technophobia is the irrational fear of technology.
(v) Demonstrating technological dangers.
"The Large Hadron Collider is pure technofear."
Technofear by max barshled March 13, 2009

technobabble

The art of using a bunch of nonsensical ramblings to solve of explain a problem. Usually used by SCI-FI writers once they have written themself in a corner.
Scotty couldn't beam Kirk up until he reversed the polarity on the microconvertor to align it in phase with the heisenberg compensator.
technobabble by fuko August 19, 2003

technohance

The name “technohance” came from the word “enhance” – which means to improve, and the word “techno” which suggests technology.

The name Technohance is a portmanteau, pointing to the technological upgrade, cool, awesome, make better, etc.
Yeah, it's technohance!
technohance by acidmax April 22, 2011

technofoggie 

An older person who has no idea how to use anything technical, such as a dvd player, computer, cell phone.
An older person who needs their son or daughter to set up their television, stereo, A/V system, computer, cell phone, install software, show them how to use any electronic device.
I am such a technofggie, I had to call my son and ask him to come over and hook up my new big screen TV, cable box and DVR. My mom is such a technofoggie that I had to go over to her house and show her how to use her new cellphone and set up her bluetooth in her car.
technofoggie by raiderfan922 May 6, 2010

technagoraphobia 

The fear of being in an open place away from technology. Tech (technology) + agoraphobia (the fear of open places) = the fear of open places without technology.
Richard could not enjoy camping because he didn't have his Palm Pilot, laptop and cell phone.

technofogger 

This is a device for turning liquids into smoke-like vapour. The liquid can contain nicotine and is usually called e-liquid.

Also known as an electronic cigarette, e-cig, personal vapourising device
I'm going to vape with my technofogger.
technofogger by Narkybeast January 14, 2009
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NYC people who migrate north to Quahog, RI to see the leaves in the fall.
New York and everyone from there can fornicate themselves with an iron stick.
leafers by ss++ February 8, 2005
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Respectfully 

Precedes or follows either a gratuitously disrespectful or honest remark, originated in New York City. Used in similar fashion to "no offense" or "to be honest," interchangeably.
Ya mans is wild buns, respectfully. Respectfully he's washed.

After school, The Modells on Jamaica Ave was active. Respectfully.
Respectfully by john quan the first December 20, 2020
Word of the Day on September 26, 2026

You met me at a very Chinese time in my life

A moment in time where you feel distinctly Chinese over all other things.
Dante: "I wish I could be Nigerian, but I can't because I'm Chinese. You met me at a very Chinese time in my life."
Word of the Day on September 25, 2026
Adjective. Used to describe persons who have adjusted or altered their lifestyle for environmental reasons. Crunchy persons tend to be politically strongly left-leaning and may be additionally but not exclusively categorized as vegetarians, vegans, eco-tarians, conservationists, environmentalists, neo-hippies, tree huggers, nature enthusiasts, etc.

Also used to describe establishments where alternative foods and products are sold, i.e. natural food stores.

Modified derivative of granola.
"I need more crunchy guys in my life. I'm so tired of dating preppy metrosexual assholes."

"I'm heading out to the crunchy store to pick up some fair trade chocolate and tea tree oil, do you need anything?"
crunchy by EBC July 11, 2007
Word of the Day on September 24, 2026
A group of people, typically women, searching through someone’s digital footprint in order to find more information about that person.
Susie wasn’t sure if her new Hinge match was a creep, so she assembled Galantir and they found out he used to post slurs on gaming forums.
Galantir by Ge-sus September 22, 2026
Word of the Day on September 23, 2026

murderhobo 

In a tabletop game, a murderhobo is a player who murders NPCs indiscriminately. This is normally derogatory, referring to a player who totally ignores quests, dialog, backstory, trade, world building etc.

The term is most common with Dungeons and Dragons, but it can be applied to most RPGs where the player is allowed to kill most quest-giving NPCs and NPC traders. E.g. Elder Scrolls, Fallout, Divinity original sin.
DM: The sad little orphan girl tugs at Steve's trenchcoat to get his attention, and ask for help saving her pet dog from...
Steve: I'd like to roll a strength check against strangling the orphan.
Dave: I call dibs on the dog.
DM: You murderhobos disgust me.
murderhobo by Loup&S September 9, 2021
Word of the Day on September 22, 2026
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