Algospeak

//ˈæl.ɡəʊˌspiːk// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A form of cant intended to evade social media content filters. neologism, uncountable

    "Black and trans users, and those from other marginalized communities, often use algospeak to discuss the oppression they face, swapping out words for “white” or “racist.”"

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"Black and trans users, and those from other marginalized communities, often use algospeak to discuss the oppression they face, swapping out words for “white” or “racist.”"

Etymology

From algo (“algorithm”) + -speak.

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