Technology Imposter Game Words — 40 Words with Meanings
Playing an imposter-style word game with a technology theme? Here are 40 playable technology words — each with a plain-language meaning, so every player (including kids and non-native speakers) can join in.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Laptop | A folding computer you can carry in a bag. |
| Password | The secret code you type to prove an account is yours. |
| Emoji | A tiny picture — like a smiley face — used in messages. |
| Keyboard | The board of buttons you type letters on. |
| Headphones | Little speakers you wear over or in your ears. |
| Charger | The cable and plug that refill a device’s power. |
| Website | A page or collection of pages you visit on the internet. |
| Podcast | A talk show you listen to whenever you like, often on your phone. |
| Selfie | A photo you take of yourself, usually at arm’s length. |
| Printer | A machine that puts words and pictures from a screen onto paper. |
| Screenshot | A picture your device takes of whatever is on its own display. |
| Bluetooth | The invisible short-range link that connects gadgets without wires. |
| Microchip | A tiny electronic brain inside computers and gadgets. |
| Battery | The part that stores power so a device works while unplugged. |
| Touchscreen | A display you control by tapping and swiping with your fingers. |
| Facetime | A live conversation where participants see one another on a screen. |
| Smartphone | A pocket computer used for calls, messages, apps, and photos. |
| Internet | The global network that connects computers and online services. |
| A digital message sent from one address to another. | |
| Drone | A small pilotless aircraft controlled remotely or automatically. |
| Tablet | A flat portable touchscreen computer bigger than a phone. |
| Router | A networking box that sends data between devices and the internet. |
| Webcam | A small camera used for live video on a computer. |
| Smartwatch | A wrist-worn device that shows notifications, time, and health stats. |
| Console | A gaming machine connected to a screen and controllers. |
| Joystick | A stick-shaped controller used for games or machines. |
| Browser | Software used to open and view web pages. |
| App | A small program on a phone, tablet, or computer. |
| Algorithm | A step-by-step set of instructions for solving a problem. |
| Websearch | An online service that finds pages matching typed queries. |
| Backup | An online copy of files kept apart from the originals. |
| Database | An organized collection of records that computers can search. |
| Server | A computer that provides data or services to other machines. |
| Pixel | One tiny colored dot that helps make a digital image. |
| Hashtag | A word or phrase marked with a hash sign to group posts. |
| Barcode | A machine-readable pattern that opens stored information when scanned. |
| Firewall | A security barrier that filters network traffic. |
| Software | Programs and instructions that tell computers what to do. |
| Disk | A storage device that keeps files and operating systems. |
| Thumbdrive | A small plug-in storage device carried in a pocket. |
How to use this list
Show one word to everyone except the faker. Each player gives a one-word clue every round; after a few rounds, vote on who's bluffing. Full rules: how to play. Browse other themes on the complete word list.