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Definition of astroturfing
astroturfing
noun - uncountable
- the use of paid employees or contractors - or people who otherwise have a stake - to astroturf.
- See more words with the same meaning: computer slang.
Last edited on Nov 15 2011. Submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Aug 14 2009.
- The creation of lobbying groups that appear to be separate from corporate interests, but that are actually funded by them. As opposed to "grass-roots" political activism.
Last edited on Nov 19 2011. Submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Aug 14 2009.
notes
- Astroturfing is also the progressive conjugation of "astroturf".
Last edited on Nov 15 2011. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Nov 15 2011.
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Definitions include: "Internet BFF", i.e. "Internet Best Friend(s) Forever". | |
Definitions include: "to be honest". | |
Definitions include: acronym for "from the article." | |
Definitions include: legitimate software that is free to use, but displays advertising. | |
Definitions include: acronym for "sorry, could not resist". | |
Definitions include: acronym for "what would you do". | |
Definitions include: "disconnect". | |
Definitions include: to pester or annoy. | |
Definitions include: acronym for "in my, not so humble opinion". | |
Definitions include: the amount by which a numerical amount is fudged (adjusted). | |
Definitions include: "never mind". | |
Definitions include: acronym for "die in a fire". | |
Definitions include: "babygirl", i.e. girlfriend. | |
Definitions include: The human nervous system, as opposed to computer hardware or software. | |
Definitions include: "please". | |
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Definitions include: to join an online discussion and pretend to be an independent member of the community. | |
Definitions include: A Thing or person that makes little or no sense at all; something that has no point. |
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