English Explanatory Dictionary

baby duck syndrome

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The tendency of computer users to think the system (software or usage paradigm) they originally started using is better than others.

Pronunciation

/ˌbeɪbi dʌk ˈsɪndɹəʊm/ /-dɹəm/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-baby duck syndrome.wav /ˌbeɪbi dʌk ˈsɪndɹoʊm/

Word forms

baby duck syndrome

Etymology

From the tendency of newly hatched ducks or other birds to imprint on the first thing they see.

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