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downvote

[ doun-voht ]

verb (used with or without object)

, down·vot·ed, down·vot·ing.
  1. to cast a vote against (an online comment, article, etc.) by clicking on an arrow or other icon, usually affecting the post's rank or position on a website.


noun

  1. such an unfavorable vote.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of downvote1

First recorded in 2005–10; down 1( def ) + vote ( def )

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