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technoamish 

When a person (usually and old person who grew up without a computer) has no clue how to use modern day technology. For instance they can not operate a simple flat screen TV, record TV shows on a DVR, or use Word on a computer.
"My mom is so technoamish, she can't even check her e-mail without my help"
technoamish by nhgirl January 28, 2009

technospeak 

Jargon referring to technology, close to technobabble but using words and concepts that actually mean something
I understood his directions to install the software for a while but then he started talking technospeak and he completely lost me.

technoharassment 

a. Companies who insert additional products into downloads that force the user to use additional products whether unknowingly or against their will.

b. Spyware or addaware like programs that are bundled into software and are downloaded into a users computer with or without their knowledge and against the users will.
Dude, plaxo installed itself onto my computer when I downloaded aim, its totally technoharassment.

The yahoo toolbar in my web browser is annoying it forced me to download it when I only wanted to download yahoo messenger.
technoharassment by J. T. Moore January 24, 2008

technoshame 

verb. to patronize someone on their inability to use or understand technology.

noun. the shame or embarrassment one feels when they can't make technology work.
mom: why isn't the god damn printer working again??
me: how many times do I need to tell you mom. did you check if it was plugged in?

friend: I'm pretty much inept when it comes to technology. I don't understand it at all. Please don't technoshame me!
me: Maybe if you took the time to understand it, it would make your life easier!

technoramus

Ignorant (an ignoramus) with regard to technical matters.
My boss is such a technoramus, he can't even check his own e-mail.
technoramus by Jugglernaut June 1, 2006

Technosaur 

A person who has absolutely no ability to operate any electronic device that was made after 1985; including computers, laptops, the internet, digital televisions, digital cameras, cell phones, DVD players, i-pods, video games, etc. The last electronic device they understood was the VCR.

This person may be your mom, grandpa, professor, 50+ co-worker, etc. They monopolize large amounts of your time by asking you to fix something they have broken or asking you to explain simple concepts to them for the umpteenth time. Often, the vary devices that dumbfound them have been specifically made so that a small child can easily operate them, yet the Technosaur is unable.
- Wow...when did Bob become such a Technosaur, that was the third time this week he's asked me how to work his email.

- My mom is the Tyrannosaurus Rex of Technosaurs, yesterday I caught her trying to put a roll of film into my digital camera.
Technosaur by A2theDizee May 13, 2009
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Respectfully 

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Ya mans is wild buns, respectfully. Respectfully he's washed.

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You met me at a very Chinese time in my life

A moment in time where you feel distinctly Chinese over all other things.
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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?"
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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.
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