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addaword.gifdefinition of net lag

noun
physical or mental tiredness caused by spending too much time on the internet
'Doctor I'm feeling very tired lately, I can't sleep at night but fall asleep at my desk at work. I have a headache and sore shoulders, I'm grumpy and have no interest in sex.' 'Simple, you're suffering from net lag.'
Submitted by: Hollywood from Australia on 01/11/2009 10:39:00
Definition of net lag from the Open Dictionary – a public resource hosted by Macmillan English Dictionary Online

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