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cyberstitious

A fear or suspicion that providing information, such as a password or email address, in order to access an application or website could conceivably make one vulnerable to attack by phishers, hackers or viruses.

Nigel refused to accept the application request "See Who Has Been Viewing My Profile" on Facebook because he was cyberstitious to the nth degree after having been previously phished.

by helenhiccup December 13, 2010


Cyberstition

Fear or suspicion that providing personal information such as a password or email address in order to access an application, website or other system could conceivably make one vulnerable to attack by phishers, hackers or viruses.

Bartleby preferred not to open his email on the grounds that he suspected his mailserver had been hacked although he knew he'd be ribbed by colleagues for cyberstition.

by helenhiccup December 15, 2010


Romancery

the art of leading someone into temptation, enticing, seducing, enchanting and charming the subject into making behavioral choices that would not have been made had he or she not become captive to the persuasive ways of the artisan.

Before she knew it, Elizabeth had no idea why she had an uncontrollable urge to grab and kiss the very suave and confident Kumar, who was indeed a master of romancery.

by helenhiccup December 21, 2010


geek appeal

geek appeal 
–noun
1.
the ability to excite people about something regarded as geeky or nerdy.
2.
immediate appeal or obvious potential to interest or excite others, as by appearance, style, or charm with respect to things geeky or nerdy.

The name alone of the Givenchy fragrance Pi has major geek appeal, depending on who you ask.

by helenhiccup June 5, 2011