An individual that embraces specialized technological interests, often at the expense of human relationships.
Technogeeks can generally work with computers at some level, but can be artists, scientists, mathemeticians, or scholars in a variety of fields that rely on technology.
My brother-in-law is a technogeek. He's alwayssitting at his computer designing something.
a term used to describe someone who knows absolutely nothing about technology and/or electronics, as used in Hackers (1995) and can obviously be used as a kidding term or an insult.
From Hackers (1995):
Computer Goon: Mr The Plague, something weird is happening on the net.
The Plague: As in what, you hapless technoweenie?
Computer Goon: One of the Gibsons is working really hard.
_ a person who is recently introduced to technology and still learning it.
_ a person who was introduced to technology a long time ago but still has no idea how it works.
_ definitely your grandma and your grandpa, or old people in general, are technofob (s)
_ probably your mom, dad, uncle(s) and aunt(s)
Somewhat like technogeek, a person who is obsessed with the latest technology, and everything techno-y, (music, clothing, etc), while still being able to straddle the line between nerd/geek and normal person, with a reasonalbe social life. They are also extremely adept at new technologies and are usually able to complete really complex technological things without becoming too unbalanced. Usually has a nostalgia for the 90's rave scene, even if they weren't involved in it.
Person A: You have a 4,500 gamerscore on xbox live, but youre still able to go out to see '300' with us on fri???
Person B: Yep
Person: Wow, you're such a technofreak!
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.
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.
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.