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twink
/twink/ , n. 1. [Berkeley] A clue-repellant user; the next step beyond a
clueless one. 2. [UCSC] A read-only user. Also reported on the Usenet group
soc.motss ; may derive from gay slang for a cute young thing with nothing
upstairs (compare mainstream chick ). 3. On MU* systems that specialize in
role-playing, refers to behavior of a (usually inexperienced) player that
either ignores rules or social convention, or disrupts the natural flow of a
scene to show off super powers. We are informed that in Indian country, the
term twink generally refers to blondes into generic Native American
spirituality. Signs include Indian jewelry with MADE IN THAILAND stamped on
it, crystals, Clairol black hair, wearing swimsuits to powwows, Cherokee
princess grandmas, a love of Dances with Wolves , and a fear of AIM and the
NCAI. The twink nature is everywhere.