Definition: The experience of feeling
betrayed, frustrated, or underwhelmed after switching from fossil fuel technology to electric technology, only to encounter decreased performance, reduced convenience, shorter lifespan, or other
disappointing results.
1. “I thought going electric would save me
money, but now my
car barely makes it to
work without needing a recharge, and the cost of battery replacements and lack of repairability have me feeling totally electrocucked.”
2. “Ever since I switched my trusty old
gas chainsaw for this electric one, I’ve been totally electrocucked. It barely cuts through wood and runs out of juice halfway through the job!”
3. “After converting my kitchen to an induction cooktop, I’ve been missing the warm glow and visceral pleasure of cooking over a flame, not to mention the reliability of
gas during power outages. Talk about getting electrocucked!”