Sqush

Shadowtalk term for any behaviour of a computer system which loses data by second-guessing the user's actions. For example, users who compose messages using something other than a dedicated shadownet application may find that the software 'corrects' the capitalisation of words such as kma, Gates and caMel.

Sqush can be either a verb or a noun, referring to the semi-mangled output. In offline-use, it can also mean any part left over after rebuilding or repairing a mechanical device; or usable components found on a demolition site.

Etymology: Originally a word coined by Geralled Sorben as an improvised euphemism for excrement (as he was on a public worldnet access point with very comprehensive censorship), the word was corrected to "Squash" and rendered the post a whole lot harder to comprehend.