BZZZT, WRONG
\bˌiːzˌɛdzˈɛdzˌɛdtˈiː], \bˌiːzˌɛdzˈɛdzˌɛdtˈiː], \b_ˌiː_z_ˌɛ_d_z_ˈɛ_d_z_ˌɛ_d_t_ˈiː]\
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/bzt rong/ (Usenet, Internet) From the flim "DeadPoets Society", spoofing quiz shows such as "Truth orConsequences" where an incorrect answer earns a blast from thebuzzer.An expression of mock-rude disagreement, often following aquote from another poster in a forum. The less abbreviated"*Bzzzzt*, wrong, but thank you for playing" is also common.
By Denis Howe
Word of the day
Dopamine Acetyltransferase
- An enzyme that catalyzes the of groups from acetyl-CoA to arylamines. They have wide specificity for aromatic amines, particularly serotonin, and can also catalyze acetyl transfer between arylamines without CoA. EC 2.3.1.5.