app slave en · NOUN
Etymology
From app (“a phone application”) + slave.
Meanings
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(derogatory, humorous) A self-employed laborer who provides work for gig economy services, particularly food delivery and rideshare programs.
Oh no the app slave was performing the level of labor commensurate with his pay, what a travesty. Is she ok?
2022 October 18, @GothMarxist, Twitter:Cities swung to Trump because they are mad that app slaves cost more than they did in 2020
2024 November 6, @JackPLamb, Twitter:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| app slaves | Number=Plur | lexicographic |