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'They don't make video games the way they used to...'

DEFINITION: n., A belief that the contraptions of yesteryear are superior, in almost every way, to modern, present-day technology. v., To wish that the today's technology was just as good as it was in the past.

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Geezertech

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Created by: artr

Pronunciation: gee-zer-tek

Sentence: Wally just doesn't trust a phone that seems to be smarter than he is. He's sure it is constantly pulling a fast one on him. He is much more at ease with his geezertech cell phone that he uses to talk to people and maybe, if he has to, send a text message.

Etymology: geezer (an odd or eccentric man) + tech (technology)

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Nintendold

Created by: jdriii

Pronunciation: nen-TEN-old

Sentence: He was so nintendold that he thinks old stuff is better than new.

Etymology: Blend of Nintendo and Old

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Atariquarian

Created by: Jabberwocky

Pronunciation: atari/kwarian

Sentence: The atariquarians have monthly meetings to keep alive the grandeur of a better, sturdier video game experience. They're also working on a musical called "The Age of Atariquarians".

Etymology: atari (one of the first video game systems + antiquarian

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COMMENTS:

Very good word - TJayzz, 2008-10-07: 10:38:00

zxvasdf Haha. I'm down with the Age of Atariquarians. So when's the album coming out? - zxvasdf, 2008-10-07: 11:14:00

Like it a lot - OZZIEBOB, 2008-10-08: 01:19:00

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Nosgizmotalgia

Created by: remistram

Pronunciation: nos-giz-moh-tal-gee-uh

Sentence: He often had nosgizmotalgic dreams about the toys from his childhood, mainly his KISS army uniform and lawn darts.

Etymology: nostalgia + gizmo

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COMMENTS:

Good Word: I tried to create my word around gizmo but failed! - OZZIEBOB, 2007-11-08: 16:30:00

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Atariquarian

Created by: Jabberwocky

Pronunciation: atari/kwarian

Sentence: The atariquarians have monthly meetings to keep alive the grandeur of a better, sturdier video game experience

Etymology: atari (one of the first video game systems + antiquarian

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COMMENTS:

...and they usually are Aquarians... - remistram, 2007-11-08: 09:25:00

Great Word as usual Jabber! I've invited all verbotomists to my house tonight to play Pong. Bring your Atari and you can attach it to my colour TV and we'll hook up Pong to the Black and White. We'll play some REAL video games. Everyone's welcome!! Purple, bring your Richard Harris and Beatle albums!!! I'll pick up a new needle for the record player on the way home from work. - Stevenson0, 2007-11-08: 09:29:00

sounds like a plan Stevenson0 and remistam, maybe it is the 'Age of Atariquarians' - Jabberwocky, 2007-11-08: 11:48:00

Another great word! - OZZIEBOB, 2007-11-08: 16:25:00

Perhaps, they were antiquarians and yearned for "auldwangtime!" - OZZIEBOB, 2007-11-08: 18:01:00

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Philconfidence

Created by: Kyoti

Pronunciation: Fill-CON-fuh-dense

Sentence: "Black and white televisions left more to the imagination and sparked creativity better than this crap," declared Grampa with philconfidence as he switched off his HDTV in the middle of yet another overbearing pre-paid program for male-enhancement products.

Etymology: Philco: a classic tube-filled electronic device manufacturer + Confidence: the feeling you get when you ignore the fact that the world is rapidly passing you by.

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good one - Nosila, 2008-10-07: 22:53:00

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Nintension

Created by: Nosila

Pronunciation: Nin ten shun

Sentence: Jamie's nintension was that all cyber games be as easy and fun as the original ones he had played non-stop as a boy.

Etymology: Nintendo (Japanese video game,literally translated means"Leave luck to Heaven" since 1974)& Intension (goal;aim;wish)

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Drecknophilia

Created by: scola

Pronunciation: drek-noh-FEE-lee-ah

Sentence: Freddy loves to collect ancient video game consoles and home computers, but Maureen doesn't share his drecknofilia.

Etymology: Dreck (garbage, crap) + technophile (lover of technology).

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Techaverse

Created by: Eyeshah

Pronunciation: /TEK-uh-verse/

Sentence: Mario was what you would call techaverse, preferring his Atari, Commodore 64, and Walkman to the high-tech devices of today.

Etymology: tech+averse

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Technoldogy

Created by: Nosila

Pronunciation: tek nold ojee

Sentence: Barry & Irma are firm believers in technoldogy. They drive classic restored automobiles. They still use their 8 tracks; their hi-fi and they still play on their Atari. According to their philosophy, Noah was the only one who knew how to build a boat and the Wright Brothers were the Right Brothers!

Etymology: Technology (the practical application of science to commerce or industry) & Old (ancient,just preceding something else in time or order)

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Comments:

Verbotomy Verbotomy - 2007-11-08: 00:01:00
Today's definition was suggested by remistram. Thank you remistram! ~ James'

mplsbohemian - 2007-11-08: 03:52:00
I actually do think Super Mario 3 rocked hardcore.

remistram - 2007-11-08: 09:18:00
Atari was the bomb!

Verbotomy Verbotomy - 2007-11-09: 21:08:00
You can actually download a version of Super Mario 3 to play on Wii. The best of both worlds ~ James

cawnpore - 2007-11-12: 21:57:00
Great word, it captures the meaning indeed!

Verbotomy Verbotomy - 2010-03-05: 00:12:00
Today's definition was suggested by remistram. Thank you remistram. ~ James

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