Verboticism: Firstgenist

'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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Firstgenist

Created by: Koekbroer

Pronunciation: first-jen-ist

Sentence: Doug hated being labeled a "firstgenist", even though that's exactly what he was, with his old Magnavox LaserDisk player that he was so proud of.

Etymology: first-generation proponent

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