/filk/ [SF fandom, where a typo for "folk" waS adopted aS a new word] A popular or folk Song with lyricS reviSed or completely new lyricS, intended for humorouS effect when read, and/or to be Sung late at night at SF conventionS. There iS a flouriShing Subgenre of theSe called "computer filkS", written by hackerS and often containing rather SophiSticated technical humour. See double bucky for an example. Compare grilf, hing and newSfroup. [Jargon File]