luser
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of luser
C20: a blend of loser + user
Example Sentences
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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 Guy L. Steele
Not as disparaging as luser; implies vague pity rather than contempt.
From The Jargon File, Version 4.2.2, 20 Aug 2000 by Guy L. Steele
Later one of the ITS machines supported luser as a request-for-help command.
From The Jargon File, Version 4.2.2, 20 Aug 2000 by Guy L. Steele
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 Eric S. Raymond
At this point the luser turned a delicate shade of olive and rapidly left the room, never to return. :green lightning: /n./
From The Jargon File, Version 4.0.0, 24 Jul 1996 by Eric S. Raymond
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