Verboticism: Elechronicmail

'Quit clicking on me. Use F5!'

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.

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Elechronicmail

CharlieB

Created by: CharlieB

Pronunciation: el-eck-ron-ic-mail

Sentence: He was completely addicted to checking his inbox every three minutes. He was an elechronicmailer.

Etymology: electronic mail (online communication) + chronic (habitual or inveterate)

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