Verboticism: Retrosurf
DEFINITION: n. An old media format that is no longer popular or easily accessible, such as floppy disks, VHS tapes or stone tablets. v. To try to access data stored in an old-fashioned media format, especially it requires the use archaic technology and/or protocols.
Retrosurf
Created by: Mustang
Pronunciation: ret - ro - surf
Sentence: Having only their granddad's discarded computer to rely on Delbert and Javier had no choice but to resort to retrosurfing method of finding information.
Etymology: Retro + surf
Points: 803
Comments: Retrosurf
silveryaspen - 2008-03-14: 18:41:00
What a lot of retrosurfing has been done here today! Great angle! Great word!