Geekspeak
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɡiːk.spiːk/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Geekspeak is a noun meaning (colloquial) A type of slang used by geeks, especially computer geeks. It incorporates several terms derived from science fiction, as well as neologisms and grammar quirks, and is frequently found in combination with computer jargon.
Meaning
(colloquial) A type of slang used by geeks, especially computer geeks. It incorporates several terms derived from science fiction, as well as neologisms and grammar quirks, and is frequently found in combination with computer jargon.
Example Sentences
Most of his tweets are now labeled “disputed” by Twitter, which I would translate from geekspeak as a polite way of calling them lies.
Synonyms for geekspeak
Depending on context, synonyms include nerdspeak.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include geek, geekism, geekerati, geekdom, groupspeak, geekgasm.
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