Nethead Words

Nethead is an enthusiastic, obsessive user of the Internet. And here are the TOP 10 nethead cool words.

1. To look-see

A visual inspection or survey; look; examination.

Пример: I’m going to have a look-see online to see if there are any good shows on tonight.

Перевод: быстрый взгляд или осмотр чего-либо.

2. Lookalike

A person or thing that closely resembles another, especially someone who looks very similar to a famous person.

Пример: I hired a Bruce Springsteen lookalike for Tom’s birthday party, I hope he likes it.

Перевод: человек очень похожий на кого-то (обычно знаменитость); двойник.

3. Neckbeard

A pejorative term referring to unattractive, overweight and misogynistic Internet users who wear a style of facial hair in which a majority of the growth is present on the chin and neck.

Пример: I know people expect me to be some sort of balding, overweight neckbeard.

Перевод: асоциальный или непривлекательный мужчина.

4. Troll

One who posts a deliberately provocative message to a newsgroup or message board with the intention of causing maximum disruption and argument.

Пример: The trolls shat angry comments all over the comment board.

Перевод: тролль.

5. News feed (newsfeed)

A list of newly published content on a website.

Пример: All my friends on facebook found out about my photo album when it was posted since it showed up on the news feed.

Перевод: новостная лента.

6. Selfie

A photograph that one has taken of oneself, typically one taken with a smartphone or webcam and shared via social media.

Пример: Occasional selfies are acceptable, but posting a new picture of yourself every day isn't necessary.

Перевод: селфи.

7. Selfie stick

A monopod used to take selfie photographs by positioning a smartphone or camera beyond the normal range of the arm.

Пример: Make fun of it all you want, but the selfie stick is one of the most popular smartphone accessories.

Перевод: селфи-палка, монопод.

8. Flashmob

A large public gathering at which people perform an unusual or seemingly random act and then disperse, typically organized by means of the Internet or social media.

Пример: Equipped with cameras and LED lights, a flash mob of 135 people appeared out of nowhere to put on a performance.

Перевод: флешмоб.

9. Photobomb

Spoil a photograph of (a person or thing) by unexpectedly appearing in the camera's field of view as the picture is taken, typically as a prank or practical joke.

Пример: The most common photobomb is someone in the background making a face.

Перевод: Фотография, испорченная неожиданным появлением человека или предмета в объективе фотокамеры во время съёмки; "фотооблом".

10. Laters

Goodbye for the present; see you later.

Пример: "Have a good evening, Francis." "Laters."

Перевод: неофициальная форма прощания. Эквивалент слова "пока". Происходит от фразы ‘see you later’.