DEFINITION: n. Obsessive-compulsive rechecking or "refreshing" of an item (especially a webpage) to see if its status has changed; often leads to repetitive mouse-clicking disorder.v. To constantly recheck or refresh your twitter page, or email account.

Flickerclicker

Created by: artr

Pronunciation: flikərklikər

Sentence: Bob is a habitual flickerclicker. His obsessive mouse clicking has caused more than one office mate to ask for a transfer. Even his computer has been known to shut down in protest.

Etymology: flicker (make small, quick movements; flutter rapidly) (an American woodpecker) + clicker (a device such as a computer mouse that clicks)

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