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lamer Last modified: Thursday, May 14, 2009
A slang term used to describe a user who is uneducated in a given topic area or one who behaves stupidly when involved in online communities. The word most often associated with and used in place of newbie. Similar slang terms include llama, which is specifically used in online gaming chat rooms and on multiplayer game servers. Also see "All About Multiplayer PC Gaming" in Webopedia's Did You Know...? section.
Webopedia's "Did You Know...?" Section Use this Webopedia knowledge section for an in-depth overview of specific technologies and occurrences in the areas of Computer Science, The Internet, and Computer Hardware and Software. Webopedia's Quick Reference Section Use this Webopedia reference section for information on common Internet and computer facts and occurrences. Webopedia's Slang Category The Webopedia Slang Category offers term definitions and links related to the topic of slang and tech jargon.	Related Categories Chat Gaming Slang Related Terms 133t speak chat deathmatch game level game rating gamer gaming multiplayer newbie Shopping lamer Products Compare Products,Prices and Stores Shop by Category: Kitchen 16 Store Offers Garden 0 Store Offers Watches 9 Store Offers