Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
warchalking
noun
/ˈwɔːrˌtʃɔːkɪŋ/
Definition
Warchalking is the practice of marking public places to indicate the availability of Wi-Fi networks, similar to the way people used to chalk markings to denote troop movements during wartime.
Examples
- People would often engage in warchalking to find free internet access in cafés and parks.
- Warchalking symbols could be seen near college campuses, guiding students to available networks.
Meaning
The term derives from a combination of the word ‘war’ and ‘chalk,’ referring to the practice of using chalk to signal information about networks in a specific area.
Synonyms
- Wi-Fi marking
- Network signaling
