What is I-rude?
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Adjective meaning addicted to one's computer, smartphone, or any other internet-related device to the point of being rude. People with iphones tend to be the most irude, but blackberries and computers are also pretty bad.
Scenario 1: During a conversation with a friend, the i-rude offender wil whip out his/her electronic device of choice to check/write email, send a text message, instant message, look something up, etc. He/she then cannot follow the friend's conversation, and must ask them to repeat themselves. This generally happens numerous times, occasionally with apologies or "hold ons" thrown in.
Scenario 2: During a party, the i-rude offender spends more time on their device of choice than talking to other people.
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