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    [Adjective]  | "dial-up" | \ ˈdī(-ə)l-ˌəp \


    1: relating to or being a standard telephone line used for computer communications; also : accessible via a standard telephone line


    Origin: 1960 ;

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     [ "dial-up" ]

    1: Slow medium for connecting to the Internet, which some people STILL use because:

      * e.g.,  ... I'm surprised dial-up isn't free. 


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    2:  They can't afford broadband (understandable, unlike the following)


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    3:  They don't know about other ways to connect


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    4:  They've been brainwashed into thinking AOL is number one

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    1: an internet connection that doesnt allow the people using it to talk on the phone at the same time, if you call someones house while their on dial-up internet you will recieve a sound so horrid that it will make your ears bleed.

      * e.g.,  ... Online Conversation: 


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    2: it sounds like a robot being tortured.

      * e.g.,  ... Pete- Sup dawg? 

     [ "dial-up" ]

    1: “ dial-up” (Adj.) as in a dial-up computer connection to indicate a outdated mode, thought, recommendation, or activity?

      * e.g.,  ... Person #1: Let’s go drink a beer and hang out at the Mall! Person #2: Not for me, that is such a dial-up plan. Passenger Parent: If I have told you once, I have told you a thousand times to drive slower. Driving Adolescent: If it weren't for the dial-up phrasing, I actually would. 

     [ "dial-up" ]

    1: Slow medium for connecting to the Internet, which some people STILL use because:

      * e.g.,  ... I'm surprised dial-up isn't free . 


     [ "dial-up" ]

    2:  They can't afford broadband (understandable, unlike the following)


     [ "dial-up" ]

    3:  They don't know about other ways to connect


     [ "dial-up" ]

    4:  They've been brainwashed into thinking AOL is number one


     [ "dial-up" ]

    5:  Don't have broadband in their area.

     [ "dial-up" ]

    1: Adj.> to be extremely slow to act, move or decide. A reference to dial-up internet connections notorious for their long loading times.

      * e.g.,  ... It's been your turn forever. You are so dial-up. 

     [ "dial up" ]

    1: The most evil thing on earth- especially from freeserve

      * e.g.,  ... Makes a painful sound like "BEEBOOPBEEBOOP___BEEEEEEEEEEEKRSCHHHHHHHHHHHH" 

     [ "Dial-Up" ]

    1: A horrible, extremely slow internet connection. With dial up your phone and computer use the same line.

      * e.g.,  ... Dial-Up: 

     [ "dial up" ]

    1: a primitive way to connect to the internet. those who still "dial up" are sad sad individuals.

      * e.g.,  ... A: i have dsl my grandma has dial up thats like going from a Porshe to a Honda 

     [ "dial up" ]

    1: 1)a shitty temporary connection using a phone line that runs at 56 or god forbid 28 k

      * e.g.,  ... 1)i hate how checking my email takes a week. thanks a lot dial up 


     [ "dial up" ]

    2: 2)in gaming terms, a bad internet or server connnection in general

      * e.g.,  ... 2)oh god, steve's dial up is acting up again. no wonder why i'm morphing around the level and not hitting a fucking thing. 

     [ "The Dial-up" ]

    1: A man inserts his penis into a woman. He makes ear piercing modem sounds for about 15 seconds, then starts thrusting, veeeeeery slooooooowly.

      * e.g.,  ... Let's try a new position. It's called the Dial-up. 

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