tech-block 

when a girl pulls out her phone or opens up her laptop to make herself seem unavailable

person1: yo did you holla at that shawty last night at than joint

person2: oh you mean the bitch that was on the side on her phone the whole time when errbadi else was gettin' they dance on and gettin' they drink on

Person1: oh word? what a fukin' tech-block

tech-block by swype May 26, 2011

tech-block 

The implementation of technology to prevent your phone or other digital device from performing a function.

Don't try to use your phone here.

"Why?"

It won't work. They tech-block here. They can track what you do on it.

"Might as well turn it off."

Yup.

tech-block by Cyborg Johnny July 18, 2020

tech black 

what those people wear at concerts, theater performances or other events.

The audio engineers and lighting technicians were looking professional in their tech black.

tech black by t-the-p April 15, 2009

techblock 

When an electronic device is used as a shield from flirting. For example, when an opportunity occurs (eye contact, adjacent sitting), the potential person shifts attention to their gizmo (fiddling on an iPod, texting on cellphone, opening a netbook).

Paul: "Tom, why don't you say something to that cute redhead?"
Tom: "She already techblocked me when I looked over at her & smiled, then she whipped out her smartphone"

techblock by infuzion July 20, 2010

techblocked 

Adj. -- 1) prevented from accomplishing some task as a result of a technological failure or glitch; 2) a disabling sense of anxiety or insecurity produced by technological change.

"I tried to print out my paper, but I was techblocked by the f'ing printer."
"My father wants to set up his router, but he's feeling completely techblocked."

techblocked by Frederick Lane May 15, 2014