Definition of lamer
lamer
noun
- An annoying fool; idiot. (Used extensively on IRC).
He is such a lamer.
Last edited on Mar 03 1999. Submitted by Steve C. from Australia on Mar 03 1999.
- A geek or social loser. Also used as Lame-ass. Origin: Hackerspeak.
He is such a lamer.
Last edited on Dec 18 2000. Submitted by Allen G. on Dec 18 2000.
- a person unskilled in computer use. Contract with elite.
- See more words with the same meaning: computer slang.
Last edited on Aug 14 2009. Submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Aug 14 2009.
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Other terms relating to 'computer slang': | |
| Definitions include: "what do you think". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "none of your business." | |
| Definitions include: in computing, an example or placeholder variable. | |
| Definitions include: any email that is unpleasant in tone or content. | |
| Definitions include: to strike a heavy blow. | |
| Definitions include: "never mind". | |
| Definitions include: "can't be arsed". | |
| Definitions include: to surf the World Wide Web looking for references to one's name, via search engines. | |
| Definitions include: "elite". | |
| Definitions include: "I love you". | |
| Definitions include: video log, running series of short videos posted online. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "First World problem" or "First World problems". | |
| Definitions include: to test something before it is released or presented. | |
| Definitions include: Speculation about the origin of the term includes the custom of the Easter Egg hunt observed in the U.S. and many parts of Europe, as well Faberge' eggs containing hidden objects. | |
| Definitions include: something deceptive. | |
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Other terms relating to 'lame': | |
| Definitions include: boring, dull, uninspired. | |
| Definitions include: a disliked person. | |
| Definitions include: an unintelligent person. | |
| Definitions include: a lame person. | |
| Definitions include: something lame. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "lame-ass mother fucker". | |
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