单词 | buddy list |
释义 | > as lemmasbuddy list buddy list n. Computing (a proprietary name for) a component of an instant messaging or chat application consisting of a panel which displays a list of the user's contacts, typically also giving a visual indication as to whether they are online and available to chat; a list of a user's contacts displayed by such an application.The term buddy list was originally used to refer to a component of AOL Instant Messenger; it is now frequently used more widely to refer to a similar component of any chat or instant messaging application. ΚΠ 1996 Let. from Steve Case in alt.aol-sucks (Usenet newsgroup) 6 Mar. Of the many new tools we're developing this year to increase the sense of community on AOL, I'd like to introduce you to ‘Buddy Lists’. 2002 Fortune 24 June 130/3 ‘I'll IM you about tonight!’ a girl will shout... ‘Is he on your buddy list?’ someone else will ask. 2006 T. Wallingford VoIP Hacks iii. 67 The second button provides a drop-down menu that lets you change your Skype status..and export your Outlook contacts to Skype's buddy list. < as lemmas |
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