Macolyte
noun/ˈmækəlaɪt/
Etymology Blend of Mac + acolyte.
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Derogatory, Slang, Sometimes A loyal user of Apple products, such as Macintosh computers, iPads, and iPhones.
- So long as Macolytes keep paying Apple's high prices, its 28% gross margins should far exceed PC rivals — especially if it keeps expanding its portfolio with non-PC products such as the iPod MP3 music player.2002, Business Week, numbers 3814-3826, page 288:
- Will anyone beyond deep-pocketed Macolytes fork over $499-599 (4GB and 8GB models, respectively) and embrace Cingular service, with its sluggish data network, for a two-year contract?2007 May 5, Steve Morgenstern, “Ring In The New”, in Billboard, page 27:
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- […] and Macolytes are well served, but the Chenies Street branch specialises in Apple products and sells many Mac-compatible accessories.2010, Time Out, London's Best Shops, →ISBN, page 208:
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- Machead