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warchalking

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/ ˈwɔːtʃɔːkɪŋ /

noun

  1. the practice of marking chalk symbols on walls and pavements at places where local wireless internet connections may be obtained for free via a computer, usually without permission

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Other Word Forms

  • warchalker noun

Etymology

Origin of warchalking

C21: from w(ireless) a(cess) r(evolution) + gerund of chalk

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Nobody knows who invented warchalking, but it seems the practice was inspired by stories of Great Depression--era hoboes who left chalk markings outside the most charitable houses.

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