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leet

/liːt/
Meanings
  • noun

    An alternative way of writing the letters in the English alphabet, using numbers and special characters, originating from the hacker culture.

Pronunciation
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Synonyms

allow , permit
Variants
List of all variants of leet that leads to same result
lee , lees , Ann Lee , Lee , Mother Ann , Charles Henry Lee , Charles Lee , David Lee , David Morris Lee , Fitzhugh Lee , Francis Lightfoot Lee , Harper Lee , Nelle Harper Lee , Henry Lee , Light-horse Harry Lee , Myung-bak Lee
Etymology
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Originating from hacker culture in the late 1980s and 1990s, 'leet' is a playful way of writing words using numbers and special characters.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'leet' is derived from the word 'elite'.

  2. The use of 'leet' in hacker culture is often associated with the movie 'Hackers' from 1995.

  3. Some hackers use 'leet' as a way to hide their messages from non-initiated readers.

Related Concepts
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  1. hacker culture: A subculture of computer enthusiasts and programmers who enjoy exploring and manipulating computer systems, often with a focus on creativity and innovation.

Culture
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In hacker culture, 'leet' is used as a sign of skill and expertise. It has been used in various forms of media, such as movies and video games, to represent hackers and their community.

How to Memorize "leet"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize the numbers and special characters that represent each letter in 'leet'. For example, the letter 'A' can be represented as '4' and the letter 'E' can be represented as '3'.

  2. associate

    - Associate the numbers and special characters with the letters they represent. For example, remember that '1' represents the letter 'I' and '3' represents the letter 'E'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use mnemonic devices to help remember the 'leet' representations of letters. For example, you could use the phrase 'Elephants Can't Hide In Trees' to remember that '3' represents 'E' and '5' represents 'S'.

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