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Digipunk 

A subculture and aesthetic that emerged during the pre-World Wide Web era, roughly spanning the late 1970s to the early 1990s, characterized by individuals who were early adopters and innovators of personal computing technology. Predominantly socially ostracized, these tech-savvy pioneers often formed tight-knit groups to share knowledge, ideas, and camaraderie.

Digipunks thrived in a world of dial-up modems, bulletin board systems (BBS), and text-based interfaces, well before the internet became a ubiquitous tool for public and commercial use. They were the unsung architects of modern cyberspace, bridging the gap between the insulated world of academic and military networks and the public internet that gave rise to the cyberpunk movement.

Often misunderstood by mainstream society, digipunks were known for their bohemian, DIY ethos and countercultural lifestyles. They viewed technology as both a tool of liberation and a playground for intellectual exploration, embracing an ethos of sharing information and challenging conventional norms. While cyberpunks are often associated with dystopian futures and slick digital worlds, digipunks were grounded in the gritty, analog struggles of pioneering early connectivity and carving out the foundations of our digital age.
Her dad used to code apps on a Commodore-64 and an Apple ] and ran a [BBS before the public could use the Internet. He was a reach Digipunk!
Digipunk by Stealth Ricochet January 11, 2025
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n. A screenshot fabricated by a company to misrepresent the graphics of a game; a combination of the words bullshit and screenshot.

Originated from Penny Arcade, a popular gaming webcomic.
-Have you seen Madden 2006 for the Xbox 360? The graphics are gonna be awesome!
-Dude, the Madden 2006 images they showed at E3 were bullshots. It doesn't look nearly as good as they said.
bullshot by Worker Unit #503,298,545 September 26, 2005
Word of the Day on July 15, 2026

Gayborhood 

N. A neighborhood containing homes, clubs, bars, restaurants, and other places of business and entertainment that cater to homosexuals.
"They've opened up a new club in the Gayborhood called the Male Box."
Gayborhood by Mia Shields January 6, 2006
Word of the Day on July 14, 2026
A small piece of information. Derived from the word ken, used often in the scottish language and is synonymous with knowledge.
Person 1: "Hey I don't get this shit. How do you solve this problem?"
Person 2: "I got that one. Give me some kenlets on this assignment and I'll help you w/ that one."
kenlet by Norma Y. October 8, 2005
Word of the Day on July 13, 2026

I mean I guess bro

a word of expression to when you give up on comprehending someone's words of ignorance, stupidity, absurdity or are too exhausted to formulate a proper response.

Commonly seen in TikTok comment sections in replies to lazy attempts at humor, overconfidentally incorrect statement, or an over-the-top comment or when someone completely misses the mark on something.
"actually... incorrect statement, hope this helps!"
"I mean I guess bro"
Word of the Day on July 12, 2026

abandonware 

n. software that is no longer sold or supported by the original publisher / developer, often found as free downloads on the internet because it cannot be obtained elsewhere. Not legal, but often seen as morally acceptable because the company that made it is no longer selling the title, nor releasing it as freeware, therefore abandonware is "keeping the game alive", so to speak.
Doom II is not abandonware because id still sells it, while The Incredible Machine is not sold, therefore is abandonware.
abandonware by Spoom October 24, 2003
Word of the Day on July 11, 2026