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@ party
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English
Etymology
From the mul @ symbol used in e-mail addresses.
Noun
mul @ party
en internet historical An informal private party held as part of a convention, giving Internet users a chance to meet in person.
en 1992 Richard L. Butler An @ party at Balticon, Room 3121, hurrah... rec.arts.sf.fandom Hi! An @ party will be held in Room 3121 at Balticon on Saturday night, starting at 10 PM and going for an as-yet undetermined while. The @ party is hosted by Digital Express Group, purveyors of that mightiest of refreshments, digital espresso!
en 1993 Binky @ Party? alt.fandom.cons I've been to a few @ parties- it's very simple. You look at the party board, and show up at the appropriate place and time. Usually/often someone at the door will ask you for your email address (just to make sure you aren't some kind of clueless geek, I guess), and you go on in and meet net.people.
Translations
Chinese:
Mandarin: cmn 面基 miànjī
Anagrams
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