geekspeak
English
Etymology
From geek + -speak.
Pronunciation
- enPR: gēkspēk, IPA(key): /ɡiːk.spiːk/
Noun
geekspeak (uncountable)
- (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.
Synonyms
- nerdspeak
Related terms
- chatspeak
- fanspeak
- leetspeak
- netspeak
- technobabble
See also
- Appendix:English internet slang
- Appendix:Fanspeak