What is Scanner?
1.
1. Either a deivce attached to a computer that allows it to take a picture or text from another source, and transfer it to the computer.
2. In some science fiction novels, scanners trace brain patterns, allowing the user to read ones mind.
This scanner is sucking, it can't even get the image!
I scanned his brain because I am a jerk.
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2.
To intentionally or unintentionally copy another persons opinions, ideals, visions of the future and vernacular in order to obtain acceptance from their peers in a lame attempt at awesomeness.
Person A: yo, crosby fucking suckkks. worst player in the nhl by far.
Scanner: yeah man, he sucks! hes definitely the worst player ever!!!1!1!!11!!!!!
Person B: do you ever formulate your own opinions, or are you just going to piggyback on everyone elses?
Scanner: (To Person A) yeah ya duster, stop copying me.
Person B: ughhhh, what a fucking scanner.
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