English · Slang Attested

luser

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Meaning · English

An incompetent computer user.

⚠ Register: derogatory, slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

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

⚠ Register: derogatory, slang

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “luser” mean?

An incompetent computer user.

Is “luser” formal or informal?

luser is generally derogatory, slang.

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