Necro

noun, verb, slang

noun, verb, slang ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun

1
Necromancer. Internet

Verb

1
To make a new post to a forum discussion that has been dormant for a long time, making the thread visible in the list of active topics; to bump. Internet
"Sorry to necro a comment from three years ago, but …"
2
To practice necromancy; to bring back from the dead. Internet, slang
"“I killed and necroed a couple guards practically every time I went out. My boys have the south gate manned, and they'll be stepping aside any minute now.”"

Synonyms

necropost necropost

Example

"Sorry to necro a comment from three years ago, but …"

Etymology

Clipping of necromancy.

Related phrases

thread necromancy

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