/neep neep/ [onomatopoeic, from New York SF fandom] One who is fascinated by computeRS. Less specific than hacker, as it need not imply more skill than is required to bootgames on a peRSonal computer. The derived noun "neeping" applies specifically to the long conveRSations about computeRS that tend to develop in the corneRS at most SF-convention parties (the term "neepery" is also in wide use). Fandom has a related proverb to the effect that "Hacking is a conveRSational black hole!". [Jargon File] (1994-11-29)