Merriam-Webster's "Sheeple" Definition Uses Apple Fans As Example

The official definition of "sheeple" in Merriam-Webster's dictionary takes a shot at Apple.

Two examples of the word are given on the dictionary's site, one of which uses Apple fans as an example. Merriam-Webster just made the term an actual word

this past week.

Sheeple is used to describe "people who are docile, compliant, or easily influenced."

A lot of people use that kind of terminology to talk about so-called "Apple fanboys" who are willing to pay high prices and deal with limitations on their devices. Though the term can be applied to fans of many other companies.

Here's the example that mentions Apple:

Apple debuted a battery case for the juice-sucking iPhone—an ungainly lumpy case the sheeple will happily shell out $99 for.—Doug Criss

Comments

WHAT'S HOT

How To Speed Up Windows Using ReadyBoost And USB Drive? Does It Still Work?

In Microsoft Windows, ReadyBoost is a software feature that speeds up the system by storing application files and data as cache in a USB drive. This is beneficial in case the system is running a slow hard drive. The ReadyBoost works with USB drives, SD cards, and CF cards. However, it may not be able to deliver considerable performance in the

How To Install Ubuntu MATE For The Raspberry Pi 2 and Raspberry Pi 3

Ubuntu MATE: We have done what we can to optimise the build for the Raspberry Pi 2 and Raspberry Pi 3, you can comfortably use applications such as LibreOffice and Firefox. But the microSDHC I/O throughput is a bottleneck so we highly recommend that you use a Class 6 or Class 10 microSDHC card. Ubuntu MATE 16.04 also fully supports the built-in Bluetooth and Wifi on

Which Is The Best Operating System For Gaming Among SteamOS , Ubuntu And Windows 10

Years ago, MS-DOS was the ‘go to’ operating system when you wanted to engage in prolonged gaming sessions but its complexity required that a better alternative should be provided to the masses that will also feature a unique interface for easy use. After years of

Windows Subsystem For Linux Is Beta No More, Gets “Full Support” In Windows 10 Fall Creators Update

As we told you earlier, WSL on Windows 10 moved out of beta in August. It still carries the beta tag in Windows 10 Creators Update. Also, it won’t require people to enable developer

9JABREEZELAND

Search This Blog