Definition of an imaginary Internet point

imaginary Internet point    

noun

• one unit of approval of something posted to the web. Depending on the website, it may be called a "like", "upvote", "karma", etc.

  I can't believe how many hours a day you spend racking up imaginary Internet points.

  • See more words with the same meaning: computer slang.

  Last edited on Dec 20 2012. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Dec 20 2012.

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