Verboticism: Grimstallation
DEFINITION: v. A software update or patch which uses up a ton of memory and hard drive space, stalling the computer with a crippling case of performance anxiety. n. To stall out a computer by installing a software "upgrade".
Grimstallation
Created by: TJayzz
Pronunciation: Grim-staw-lay-shun
Sentence: Since having his computer installed with the latest upgrade, Tom couldn't believe how slow it was. He came to the conclusion that it had suffered a grimstallation and immediately called the 'experts' back in to sort out the problem.
Etymology: Grim(unfavourable, not good) + Installation(a set up of a program added to a computer) = Grimstallation
Points: 3068
Comments: Grimstallation
silveryaspen - 2009-02-23: 10:48:00
Great Create!
Jabberwocky - 2009-02-23: 15:50:00
hopefully he didn't call the brothers grimstallation company - they aren't noted for their sense of humour
Mustang - 2009-02-23: 18:07:00
Tom no doubt grimbled about that mess.
splendiction - 2009-02-23: 21:27:00
Great word!