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Internet slang words develop from common phrases that users simplify to be able to type faster (Shorthand). However, in games, new game players may try to emulate this, and unintentionally emphasize their own lack of knowledge through misuse of the terms and poor spelling. As a result, several internet slang abbreviations and spellings are most often used ironically. Players may use intentionally poor grammar and an excessive amount of [[leet]] (also written as 1337) speak to ridicule or satirize new players. An example would be "pwned" (owned) or "il ttyl, but that was funny 2 where i had 2 lmfao". "ttyl" stands for "talk to you later". |
Internet slang words develop from common phrases that users simplify to be able to type faster (Shorthand). However, in games, new game players may try to emulate this, and unintentionally emphasize their own lack of knowledge through misuse of the terms and poor spelling. As a result, several internet slang abbreviations and spellings are most often used ironically. Players may use intentionally poor grammar and an excessive amount of [[leet]] (also written as 1337) speak to ridicule or satirize new players. An example would be "pwned" (owned) or "il ttyl, but that was funny 2 where i had 2 lmfao". "ttyl" stands for "talk to you later". |
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The word "Pwned" has been accepted as neolinguistic, and has been carried over into verbal conversation. The word was inadvertently created from a typographical error of typing "owned" by a player after defeating an online opponent. The most common context of "pwned" is "pwned like a noob", meaning "destroyed with the quickness and ease with which one would destroy a new player". The word "noob" has many different variations such as replacing the two "o"s with zeros ("n00b"), or writing it as a closer relation to its parental word, newbie (newb). The most rarely used context is mixed slangs such as "LMAO" is "laughing my |
The word "Pwned" has been accepted as neolinguistic, and has been carried over into verbal conversation. The word was inadvertently created from a typographical error of typing "owned" by a player after defeating an online opponent. The most common context of "pwned" is "pwned like a noob", meaning "destroyed with the quickness and ease with which one would destroy a new player". The word "noob" has many different variations such as replacing the two "o"s with zeros ("n00b"), or writing it as a closer relation to its parental word, newbie (newb). The most rarely used context is mixed slangs such as "LMAO" is "laughing my ass off". Occasionally, two abbreviations of this type will be combined, such as "ROFLMAO", a combination of "LMAO" and "ROFL" (roll on the floor laughing) The use of this phrase, however, is looked upon as "nerdy," "arrogant" or "vulgar" by some people (in the sense of the word meaning "unlearned and common"). |
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There may be several variations on each word (noob, n00b; owned, pwned) and there is no defined way of presenting each phrase, though it is mainly considered that the proper spelling is the one which requires the highest level of interpretation (eg, the one which contains the most numbers), perhaps being a way of denoting superiority of more experienced speakers by using the words in a way to be confusing to a [[rookie]] speaker, (or a n00b). |
There may be several variations on each word (noob, n00b; owned, pwned) and there is no defined way of presenting each phrase, though it is mainly considered that the proper spelling is the one which requires the highest level of interpretation (eg, the one which contains the most numbers), perhaps being a way of denoting superiority of more experienced speakers by using the words in a way to be confusing to a [[rookie]] speaker, (or a n00b). |
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Revision as of 19:46, 10 November 2007
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Internet slang/language is slang that Internet users have coined and promulgated. Such terms typically originated with the purpose of saving keystrokes, and many people use the same abbreviations in text messages. They are also very commonly used in instant messaging. The terms often appear in lower case, with capitals reserved for emphasis; for example, the pronoun "I" often appears simply as "i". People also use "u" to mean "you," and "r" to mean "are." Also, many times people do not use apostrophes or punctuation in correct spots.
Like most jargon, Internet slang aggrandizes authors and readers, causing them to appear to have specialized knowledge of a complex medium. However, there are cases where using Internet slang is considered ridiculous, due to association with the stereotype of the internet n00b.
Another feature common to Internet communication involves the truncation and morphing of words to forms that users can type more readily, and quickly. When new terms of internet slang are created, it takes time for them to become widely accepted. The small ring of friends using an instant messaging client most of the time is not enough. Web forums are a way to get new terminology out on the net, and accepted and used by a wide range of members of the internet community.
Usage
Internet slang words develop from common phrases that users simplify to be able to type faster (Shorthand). However, in games, new game players may try to emulate this, and unintentionally emphasize their own lack of knowledge through misuse of the terms and poor spelling. As a result, several internet slang abbreviations and spellings are most often used ironically. Players may use intentionally poor grammar and an excessive amount of leet (also written as 1337) speak to ridicule or satirize new players. An example would be "pwned" (owned) or "il ttyl, but that was funny 2 where i had 2 lmfao". "ttyl" stands for "talk to you later".
The word "Pwned" has been accepted as neolinguistic, and has been carried over into verbal conversation. The word was inadvertently created from a typographical error of typing "owned" by a player after defeating an online opponent. The most common context of "pwned" is "pwned like a noob", meaning "destroyed with the quickness and ease with which one would destroy a new player". The word "noob" has many different variations such as replacing the two "o"s with zeros ("n00b"), or writing it as a closer relation to its parental word, newbie (newb). The most rarely used context is mixed slangs such as "LMAO" is "laughing my ass off". Occasionally, two abbreviations of this type will be combined, such as "ROFLMAO", a combination of "LMAO" and "ROFL" (roll on the floor laughing) The use of this phrase, however, is looked upon as "nerdy," "arrogant" or "vulgar" by some people (in the sense of the word meaning "unlearned and common").
There may be several variations on each word (noob, n00b; owned, pwned) and there is no defined way of presenting each phrase, though it is mainly considered that the proper spelling is the one which requires the highest level of interpretation (eg, the one which contains the most numbers), perhaps being a way of denoting superiority of more experienced speakers by using the words in a way to be confusing to a rookie speaker, (or a n00b).
A growing number of people started to use "Bewb" (Boob) around the year 2006. This word grew from Newb. The word "Homie G" also is used and is used to insult "Suburban Gangstahs".
References
- Ryan Jones (2006). Internet Slang Dictionary. Lulu.com. ISBN 1847287522.