Search results for 'net':

net lag (noun) : When networks slow down due to too much activity.

The wait for a image to download from web site seemed very long, due probably to net lag. —Margaret Waage,

Submitted by: margaret Waage from Connecticut on Oct. 10, 2007 16:39

net neutrality (noun) : the principle of designing the Internet to be neutral with respect to the content flow

Congress will be considering the net neitrality petition to ensure that the Internet gives a fair scope to the smaller businesses comparable to the larger businesses.

Submitted by: Madhumita Datta from Maryland on Jan. 12, 2007 10:07

net recluse (noun) : one who is surfs the Internet and rarely has real social interactions

The fast-paced life of IT gizmos and technology autobahn is creating a new breed of gen-X youth better known as the "net recluse." —Zimmenoff, IT journals, April 08

Submitted by: Sanjeev Dheer from India on Jul. 13, 2008 01:43

netaholic (noun) : one who surfs the net a lot [coined by bloggers responding to a column on the online version of "Wired" magazine]

Couple-surfing describes "netaholics" or "infomaniacs" who surf alongside each other—doing together what used to be seen as a solitary activity. —http://edition.cnn.com/2006/TECH/internet/08/08/..., Tuesday, August 8, 2006 Posted: 2045 GMT (0445 HKT)

Submitted by: Alex from Ukraine on Aug. 09, 2006 05:59

Netaphile (noun) : 1.A person(s) who are on the internet with intent to cause harm to another individual. 2. A stalker(s) on the internet. 3. A person(s) who perform malicious attacks, harm, harassment upon another individual. 4. somone who commits crimes upon another via the internet.

My registered accounts have been broken into by a Netaphile. —SuzAnne Moore, My blog, January 16th, 2006

Submitted by: Ms. Lilly from Minnesota on May. 31, 2007 20:59

netbook (noun) : a small and inexpensive laptop

For frugal travelers, netbooks are a godsend. —Matt Gross, Frugal Traveler, NYTimes, April 15, 2009

Submitted by: Anonymous on May. 06, 2009 16:13

netbug (noun) : a person who is extremely busy on internet

Submitted by: Chhavinath Bharti from India on Apr. 26, 2008 11:37

netcast (noun) : transmission of a radio program over the Internet

Submitted by: Sara Babineaux from Arizona on Apr. 27, 2009 16:51

Netflixing (verb) : the act of adding and subsequently viewing movies from the online subscription service.

I saw it in the theater, but am fairly certain that it will be heading to DVD land soon. It's definitely worth Netflixing. —Celeste Hollister, www.thechamberedheart.com, August 21, 2006

Submitted by: Rachel Sarcasy on Sep. 02, 2006 15:23

netflux (noun) : the time period between home-delivered DVD's

During prolonged periods of netflux, we watch more sports on TV.

Submitted by: Jenny from Texas on Mar. 21, 2007 14:56

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