Cyberpunk

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NN: Radical left-winger; "She’s a cyberpunk; don’t get involved." F92 cyberpunk (NN) - Falling out of use. Source: Dictionary of Geneseo English, Spring 1999 Simmington Cyberpunk (NN): computer junkie. Definition of approximately 21% of those surveyed. (F06) Unknown by approximately 79% of those surveyed. (F06) Simmington, D. McGiveron

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The original use of this word is a descriptor for a specific genre of Science Fiction originated by William Gibson.  It is currently used in Goth culture to describe a certain type of Goth, specifically a "Cyber" Goth who’s style reflects an image of what a Goth might look like in the future.  Usage in Geneseo may be limited to the original version due to the relative lack of Goths. (Tim Moriarty, S-Z Group, 2012)

Posted by tm7 at Nov 20, 2012 17:53

100% of those surveyed identified the word as "a specific genre of Science Fiction" or "Goth culture". No one identified this word as the original definition. This word is not Geneseo specific. (Ali, A-F, 2019)

Posted by hea4 at Apr 13, 2019 21:12

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