- Formed by analogy to witchcraft. Draws on popular metaphor of sufficiently advanced technology appearing to be magic, and thus those with the ability to use it being akin to witches.
geekcraft
noun; compounding
The process of utilizing advanced technical knowhow and techniques
Etymology : From geek, witchcraft
Source : “While strong Linux geekcraft is required to install and maintain the prototype…” (Ars Technica http://arstechnica.co.uk/security/2016/11/tor-phone-prototype-google-hostility-android-open-source/ 11/22/16)
Last modified: 2 December 2016