Netymology

What is Netymology?


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The study of the evolution and propagation of common internet terms and memes. Especially when done in a non-scientific way or by non-linguists (compared to proper etymology).

Hey, does anyone know the netymology of "KTHXBAI"?

See etymology, meme, netspeak, linguistics, language


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