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Technomania 

Technomania takes over each time Apple releases a new iPhone model.
Technomania by talk2me-JCH2 December 4, 2022

technohance

The name “technohance” came from the word “enhance” – which means to improve, and the word “techno” which suggests technology.

The name Technohance is a portmanteau, pointing to the technological upgrade, cool, awesome, make better, etc.
Yeah, it's technohance!
technohance by acidmax April 22, 2011

technoatheist

1. A person who realizes that there is no supreme form of technology, they all suck in their own special way.
Antonym: Tech-Evangelist
2. A mildly amusing half-wit
Oh God, it was horrible. I was stuck at a table with a guys who were endlessly arguing about how their flavor of OS was far superior to the other two. Fortunately, a Technoatheist showed up and murdered them with the broken shards of a VIC-20.
technoatheist by JB Reid May 8, 2003

technopath

a person with the ability to fix computers and related devices without touching them.
I called Roberta to fix my computer. The computer was completely frozen and nothing I did worked to fix it. She walked into my room, and as she came within a foot of the computer, it miraculously started working perfectly again. She is an amazing technopath, and I have seen these technopathic skills displayed by her over and over again.
technopath by Roberta Levin November 21, 2007

technomancy 

Magic or sorcery that involves machines and technology in its use or effects. Common uses include making something that was irreparably damaged continue to work properly or boosting a machine's efficiency and performance to past its technical limits.
Even with his extensive training in technomancy, Caderyn could not get the ancient device to operate.
technomancy by Housecat January 16, 2004

technorati 

1. People who are highly knowledgeable about technology, especially digital technology such as computing (IT) and communications (together, ICT). A portmanteau word, "technorati" combines "technical" and "literati".

Singular: technorat.

Synonyms: technoscenti.

Antonyms: newby, luser.

2. An Internet tool and website intended for such people: capitalised as "Technorati".
Joe's one of the technorati - he wrote the book on the Unix Korn shell.
technorati by yuyiya November 26, 2011
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NYC people who migrate north to Quahog, RI to see the leaves in the fall.
New York and everyone from there can fornicate themselves with an iron stick.
leafers by ss++ February 8, 2005
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Respectfully 

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.
Respectfully by john quan the first December 20, 2020
Word of the Day on September 26, 2026

You met me at a very Chinese time in my life

A moment in time where you feel distinctly Chinese over all other things.
Dante: "I wish I could be Nigerian, but I can't because I'm Chinese. You met me at a very Chinese time in my life."
Word of the Day on September 25, 2026
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.

Modified derivative of granola.
"I need more crunchy guys in my life. I'm so tired of dating preppy metrosexual assholes."

"I'm heading out to the crunchy store to pick up some fair trade chocolate and tea tree oil, do you need anything?"
crunchy by EBC July 11, 2007
Word of the Day on September 24, 2026
A group of people, typically women, searching through someone’s digital footprint in order to find more information about that person.
Susie wasn’t sure if her new Hinge match was a creep, so she assembled Galantir and they found out he used to post slurs on gaming forums.
Galantir by Ge-sus September 22, 2026
Word of the Day on September 23, 2026

murderhobo 

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.
murderhobo by Loup&S September 9, 2021
Word of the Day on September 22, 2026
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