permathread

English

Etymology

perma- +‎ thread

Pronunciation

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Noun

permathread (plural permathreads)

1. (Internet, slang) A permanent or perennial thread of discussion.
   • 2003, jbritt, “von Rossum on Strong vs. Weak Typing”, in comp.lang.ruby (Usenet):

     Since this is something of a permathread on this list I though ^[sic] this would be of interest:

   • 2003, David Megginson, “Studying up on VOR's”, in rec.aviation.student (Usenet):

     I suspect that this is a permathread.

See also

• sticky