Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

luser

noun

/ˈluːzər/

Definition

A derogatory term used to describe someone who is inept or incompetent, especially in the context of technology or online environments.

Examples

After failing to troubleshoot her computer, she jokingly called herself a luser.
He felt like a luser when he couldn’t figure out the new software at work.
The online gaming community sometimes refers to noob players as lusers.

Meaning

The term combines ‘loser’ and ‘user’, often used humorously or disparagingly to refer to someone who fails at using technology or is perceived as socially awkward.