noun
Meaning 1
The act of necrobumping.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Internet
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
necro-bump
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Sound
Pronunciation
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Received-Pronunciation: /ˈnɛkɹəʊˌbʌmp/
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General-American: /ˈnɛkɹoʊˌbʌmp/
verb
Meaning 2
To add a new message to a long-dormant thread. Usually has a negative connotation.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Internet, transitive
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: necropost, necro
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
From necro- + bump, from the notion that such threads are being revived as by necromancy.