Lag

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lag

Usage: n.
Etymology: IRC
Derivation: MUD, IRC; very common

lag: n.

[MUD, IRC; very common] When used without qualification this is synonymous with netlag. Curiously, people will often complain "I'm really lagged" when in fact it is their server or network connection that is lagging.

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Sources

Source: lag, in The Jargon File, version 4.4.7.

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