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necro-bump en · NOUN

Pronunciation

  • /ˈnɛkɹoʊˌbʌmp/ (General-American)
  • /ˈnɛkɹəʊˌbʌmp/ (Received-Pronunciation)

Etymology

From necro- + bump, from the notion that such threads are being revived as by necromancy.

Meanings

  1. (Internet) The act of necrobumping.

Forms

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necrobump alternative lexicographic
necro bump alternative lexicographic
necro-bumps Number=Plur lexicographic

necro-bump en · VERB

Pronunciation

  • /ˈnɛkɹoʊˌbʌmp/ (General-American)
  • /ˈnɛkɹəʊˌbʌmp/ (Received-Pronunciation)

Etymology

From necro- + bump, from the notion that such threads are being revived as by necromancy.

Meanings

  1. (Internet, transitive) To add a new message to a long-dormant thread. Usually has a negative connotation.

Forms

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necro bump alternative lexicographic
necro-bumped Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
necro-bumped Tense=Past lexicographic
necro-bumping Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
necro-bumps Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres lexicographic
necrobump alternative lexicographic

Synonyms

necro · necropost