Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

luser

/ˈluː.zə(ɹ)/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
lus-er
IPA
/ˈluː.zə(ɹ)/
5
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An incompetent computer user.

Derogatory; Slang

noun

A user (especially in IRC) who disobeys the rules of the servers that they are using and usually resorts to disruptive or offensive behavior.

Derogatory; Slang

Etymology

Blend of loser + user.

Regional Pronunciation

  • British English: /ˈluː.zə(ɹ)/

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Questions

How do you pronounce luser?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈluː.zə(ɹ)/.
What does luser mean?
An incompetent computer user.
Where does luser come from?
Blend of loser + user.

How to pronounce luser

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