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luser

British  
/ ˈluːzə /

noun

  1. facetious a user of a computer system, as considered by a systems administator or other member of a technical support team

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of luser

C20: a blend of loser + user

Example Sentences

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Used in describing the expected intelligence range of the luser.

From The Jargon File, Version 4.2.2, 20 Aug 2000 by Steele, Guy L.

The reason for "Bob" rather than anything else is due to a luser calling and asking to speak to "Bob", despite the fact that no "Bob" was currently working for Tech Support.

From The Jargon File, Version 4.2.2, 20 Aug 2000 by Steele, Guy L.

When a lurker speaks up for the first time, this is called `delurking'. :luser: /loo'zr/ /n./

From The Jargon File, Version 4.0.0, 24 Jul 1996 by Raymond, Eric S.

Synonym for luser, not used much by hackers but common among warez d00dz, crackers, and phreakers.

From The Jargon File, Version 4.2.2, 20 Aug 2000 by Steele, Guy L.

Not as disparaging as luser; implies vague pity rather than contempt.

From The Jargon File, Version 4.2.2, 20 Aug 2000 by Steele, Guy L.

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