Bump
Then: “to encounter something that is an obstacle or hindrance.” (source)
Now: “to move an online post or thread to the top of the reverse chronological list by adding a new comment or post to the thread.” (source)
Block
Then: “to be placed in front of something, such as a road or path, so that people or things cannot pass through.” (source)
Now: to prevent someone from contacting you on a social network like Twitter, or from viewing your profile. (source)
Canoe
Then: “a long narrow boat that is pointed at both ends and that is moved by a paddle with one blade.” (source)
Now: “a Twitter conversation that has picked up too many usernames for an actual conversation to take place.” (source)
Catfish
Then: “a freshwater or marine fish with whiskerlike barbels around the mouth, typically bottom-dwelling.” (source)
Now: “a person who sets up a false personal profile on a social networking site for fraudulent or deceptive purposes.” (source)
Cloud
Then: “a visible mass of particles of condensed vapor (as water or ice) suspended in the atmosphere of a planet (as the earth) or moon.” (source)
Now: “any of several parts of the Internet that allow online processing and storage of documents and data as well as electronic access to software and other resources.” (source)
Firehose
Then: “a large-diameter hose used in extinguishing fires.” (source)
Now: “a very large stream of data.” (source)
Footprint
Then: “a track or mark left by a foot or shoe.” (source)
Now: “a unique set of characteristics, actions, etc., that leave a trace and serve as a means of identification.” (source)
Friend
Then: “one attached to another by affection or esteem.” (source)
Now: “to add a person to one’s list of contacts on a social-networking website.” (source)
Follow
Then: “to go or come after or behind someone or something; to pursue in an effort to overtake.” (source)
Now: to subscribe to someone’s updates on social media.
Handle
Then: “a part of something that is designed to be held by your hand.” (source)
Now: your screen name; the name you go by on the Internet. (source)
Like
Then: “to be suitable or agreeable to.” (source)
Now: “to indicate one’s enjoyment of, agreement with, or interest in website content, especially in social media.” (source)
Meme
Then: “an idea, behavior, style, or usage that spreads from person to person within a culture.” (source)
Now: “a cultural item in the form of an image, video, phrase, etc., that is spread via the Internet and often altered in a creative or humorous way.” (source)
Ping
Then: “a sharp sound like that of a striking bullet.” (source)
Now: “to make contact with someone by sending a brief electronic message, as a text message.” (source)
Profile
Then: “a representation of something in outline; a concise biographical sketch.” (source)
Now: “the personal details, images, user statistics, social-media timeline, etc., that an individual creates and associates with a username or online account.” (source)
Sandbox
Then: “a low box filled with sand that children can play in.” (source)
Now: “an environment in which software developers or editors can create and test new content, separate from other content in the project.” (source)
Swipe
Then: “a criticism or insult that is directed toward a particular person or group; a swinging movement of a person’s hand, an animal’s paw, etc.” (source)
Now: “to move the fingers across a touchscreen.” (source)
Tablet
Then: “a flat piece of stone, clay, or wood that has writing on it.” (source)
Now: “a general-purpose computer contained in a touchscreen panel.” (source)
Tag
Then: “to supply with an identifying marker or price; to attach as an addition.” (source)
Now: to link to someone else’s profile in a social media post, commonly a photo or status update. (source)
Text
Then: “a book or other piece of writing; especially : one that is studied.” (source)
Now: “to send a text message.” (source)
Timeline
Then: “a table listing important events for successive years within a particular historical period.” (source)
Now: “a collection of online posts or updates associated with a specific social-media account, in reverse chronological order.” (source)
Troll
Then: “a dwarf or giant in Scandinavian folklore inhabiting caves or hills.” (source)
Now: “a person who sows discord on the Internet by starting arguments or upsetting people.” (source)
Tweet
Then: “a chirping note.” (source)
Now: “a very short message posted on the Twitter website.” (source)
Unplug
Then: “to disconnect something, such as a lamp or television from an electrical source or another device by removing its plug.” (source)
Now: “to refrain from using digital or electronic devices for a period of time.” (source)
Viral
Then: “of, relating to, or caused by a virus.” (source)
Now: “becoming very popular by circulating quickly from person to person, especially through the Internet.” (source)
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