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deskie

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈdɛs.ki/
  • rhymes with -ɛski

1

noun

Meaning 1

Someone who spends most of their time at a desk (usually working)

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: informal

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

In virtual reality games, one who uses the desktop version of that game.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: informal

Topics: video-games

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From desk + -ie.