witkey

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noun

A Web-based system whereby users can exchange and purchase services and information, and share knowledge and experience, in order to save time and money.

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Meanings

nounwitkey (countable and uncountable, plural witkeys)

plural witkeys

  1. InternetcountableuncountableA Web-based system whereby users can exchange and purchase services and information, and share knowledge and experience, in order to save time and money.

Origin

Originated in China in 2005. Blend of wisdom + key, originally the name of a website.

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Translations

Chinese 威客
  • 威客 (wēikè)Translations
Cite this entry
APA

witkey. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/witkey

MLA

“witkey.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/witkey. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “witkey,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/witkey.

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