unconference n.— «There’s also something called a “barcamp” or “unconference” in which participants gather in an open, unstructured environment to hash out new ideas. Then they share them with others via web channels such as blogging, photo-sharing...
playtron
n.— «I love to “people-watch,” be they participants or just playtrons and patrons who show up in bizzare attire.» —“Re: What do you value?” by AuroraeB (Tracy) Usenet: alt.fairs.renaissance Aug. 19, 1998. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
simul n.— «At each event in her new Summer Chess Lecture/Simul Series there, a grandmaster will give a talk about chess and then take part in what is called a simul: boards will be set up for participants, and the grandmaster (Susan Polgar on...
hugger n.— «With 80 volunteers or “huggers” as they are affectionately referred to and 68 participants, the Special Olympics-style event was as popular as ever, with a greater number of volunteers than in any previous year.» —“Day In the Sun offers...
ferret legging n. an endurance test or stunt in which ferrets are trapped in pants worn by a participant. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
