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filk /filk/ /n.,v./ [from 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 humor. See double bucky for an
example. Compare grilf, hing and newsfroup.
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