microserf en · NOUN
Etymology
Blend of Microsoft + serf. Probably coined by Douglas Coupland in his 1995 novel Microserfs, which chronicles the lives of coders who work for Microsoft.
Meanings
- (qualifier:originally) A person working for Microsoft in a low-level position.
- A person working in a low-paid service industry position using information technologies, usually with only basic qualifications, unable to move to a higher-paid position.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microserf | alternative | lexicographic | |
| microserfs | Number=Plur | lexicographic |