Netspeak
World English Dictionary
netspeak (ˈnɛtˌspiːk) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| informal the jargon, abbreviations, and emoticons typically used by frequent internet users | |
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| Main Entry: | Netspeak1 |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | the language and characteristic mode of speaking peculiar to the Internet and online communication, esp. acronyms and shorthand used in posts and chatrooms |
| Usage: | computing |
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Netspeak
is always a great word to know.
So is zedonk. Does it mean:
| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
| the offspring of a zebra and a donkey. |
| Main Entry: | Netspeak2 |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | the language and characteristic mode of speaking by those working at television networks |
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