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Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.

Macolyte en · NOUN

Pronunciation

  • (Australia) audio
  • /ˈmækəlaɪt/

Etymology

Blend of Mac + acolyte.

Meanings

  1. (derogatory, slang, sometimes) A loyal user of Apple products, such as Macintosh computers, iPads, and iPhones.
    • Will anyone beyond deep-pocketed Macolytes fork over $499-599 (4GB and 8GB models, respectively) and embrace Cingular service, with its sluggish data network, for a two-year contract? 2007 May 5, Steve Morgenstern, “Ring In The New”, in Billboard, page 27:
    • So long as Macolytes keep paying Apple's high prices, its 28% gross margins should far exceed PC rivals — especially if it keeps expanding its portfolio with non-PC products such as the iPod MP3 music player. 2002, Business Week, numbers 3814-3826, page 288:
    • […] and Macolytes are well served, but the Chenies Street branch specialises in Apple products and sells many Mac-compatible accessories. 2010, Time Out, London's Best Shops, →ISBN, page 208:

Forms

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Macolytes Number=Plur lexicographic

Synonyms

Machead