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

See also

Appendix:English internet slang
Appendix:Fanspeak

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