1. Ugly and uncomfortable "business clothing" often worn by non-hackers. Invariably worn with a "tie", a strangulation device that partially cuts off the blood supply to the brain. It is thought that this explains much about the behaviour of suit-wearers.
2. A person who habitually wears suits, as distinct from a techie or hacker.
See loser , burble , management , Stupids , SNAFU principle , and brain-damaged .
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(1998-07-01)