slambook

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See also: slam book

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Etymology

From slam +‎ book.

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Particularly: “Why slam? Perhaps because it would have to be slammed shut if the subject of gossip was approaching? Or perhaps from the verb "slam", to criticise?”

Noun

slambook (plural slambooks)

  1. A notebook, passed between students or pen pals, for writing gossip or opinions.
    Synonyms: slam, truth book
  2. (Internet) An online guestbook of this kind, where each visitor is invited to write personal replies to a set of questions.
    • 2005, Stephen Andert, Donald K. Burleson, Web Stalkers, page 146:
      In classic Net slambook fashion, other members of the list responded to XXX's messages by sharing their own experiences with Pets Warehouse.
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