Etymology

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Today it means: A person lacking in maturity, social skills, technical competence or intelligence; lamer. Full definition →

First used mid 1980s-mid 1990s
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The story

Early leetspeak rendering of rodent.

First known use, by meaning

  • mid 1980s-mid 1990s A person lacking in maturity, social skills, technical competence or intelligence; lamer.

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