Verboticism: Firstgenist
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.
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
Points: 494