by Matt August 18, 2004
by TheDufster March 15, 2005
A slang word derived from the word 'update' that applies solely to juicy new information someone has on drama or their love life.
Megan was asked out by the love of her life, and upon running into Alison in the hall at work, told her that they needed to have an updation sesh over coffee. Little did she know, Alison had an an even juicier updation about her new job.
by Ida Diseno September 12, 2011
When a company notifies you of a product update that is a contrivance to send you stealth marketing spam. A cousin of "do you like our product, we love you spamming". Works on the notion of keeping a company name and product name in front of people so they can't help but think of you for future purchases. Still is annoying spam but most people are clueless so it is accepted.
Try as I might to avoid spam, I get plenty of update spamming since the masses are clueless and blindly accept it.
by Mel A Tonin February 16, 2017
On your laptop you mistakenly select "Shutdown" instead of "Sleep". Windows begins the update process and request that you do not power off or unplug your computer. This usually occurs when your preparing to leave the library after a long night of studying.
Girlfriends text: "Hey you want to come over?"
You text: "Sure...leaving the library and will be there in 5 minutes!"
<Time Elapse>
Knock Knock...
Girlfriend: "You're 3 hours late..."
You: "Sorry I got update ambushed right when I was about to leave"
Girlfriend: "Oh no! Are you alright?"
You: "Yeah I'm fine."
Girlfriend: "What are you supposed to do?"
You: "Well usually I give up, smoke a bong full of Fruit Loops, and head to bed."
Thanks Microsoft!
You text: "Sure...leaving the library and will be there in 5 minutes!"
<Time Elapse>
Knock Knock...
Girlfriend: "You're 3 hours late..."
You: "Sorry I got update ambushed right when I was about to leave"
Girlfriend: "Oh no! Are you alright?"
You: "Yeah I'm fine."
Girlfriend: "What are you supposed to do?"
You: "Well usually I give up, smoke a bong full of Fruit Loops, and head to bed."
Thanks Microsoft!
by tm4c September 25, 2011
A debilitating psychological condition which affects computer users everywhere. Update addiction has to do with the excessive downloading of software updates and should not be confused with an Updating Whore. You are likely an update addict if...
You click "Software Update..." (on Mac) or "Windows Update" (on Windows) more than three times a day.
You cannot resist buying the latest version of software or operating system -- even if you don't need, want, or even care to know about the new features.
You click "Check for updates" every time you run a program.
You stay up late watching the progress bar to make sure your latest update "really updated."
You get frustrated by stable software because it doesn't require updates every other day. So you always choose beta or nightly builds to ensure that you can download a maximum number of updates.
You click "Software Update..." (on Mac) or "Windows Update" (on Windows) more than three times a day.
You cannot resist buying the latest version of software or operating system -- even if you don't need, want, or even care to know about the new features.
You click "Check for updates" every time you run a program.
You stay up late watching the progress bar to make sure your latest update "really updated."
You get frustrated by stable software because it doesn't require updates every other day. So you always choose beta or nightly builds to ensure that you can download a maximum number of updates.
Dude: Dang! I just clicked Software Update, and it didn't find anything to update. What am I going to do???
Chick: (rolls eyes) Dunno man. Click it again?
Dude: Ok.
Chick: You need help. You have update addiction.
Dude: Ok, but before I go to the clinic, I need to go buy XYZSoft5. I only have XYZSoft4.
Chick: (rolls eyes) Dunno man. Click it again?
Dude: Ok.
Chick: You need help. You have update addiction.
Dude: Ok, but before I go to the clinic, I need to go buy XYZSoft5. I only have XYZSoft4.
by jacopaco August 18, 2010

