app slave

noun

app slave

noun

Etymology From app (“a phone application”) + slave.

1

Derogatory, Humorous A self-employed laborer who provides work for gig economy services, particularly food delivery and rideshare programs.

  • Oh no the app slave was performing the level of labor commensurate with his pay, what a travesty. Is she ok?2022 October 18, @GothMarxist, Twitter:
  • Cities swung to Trump because they are mad that app slaves cost more than they did in 20202024 November 6, @JackPLamb, Twitter:

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