internet checkpoint en · NOUN
Etymology
Coined in reference to the video game sense of the word checkpoint.
Meanings
- (Internet) An often nostalgic YouTube video featuring calming music or visuals that became a virtual gathering spot where users pause their online activity to share personal life updates, struggles, and reflections in the comments, creating a wholesome, anonymous diary for self-reflection and connecting with others; considered a "safe space" or metaphorical system restore point.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| internet checkpoints | Number=Plur | lexicographic |