Friend: Fellow Facebook member demanding to be befriended, even if you wish he didn't exist
Glossary
Poke: A virtual nudge you can leave on a friend's profile, to let them know you've visited
Super Poke: "Advanced" nudges that take the form of pie-throwing, sheep-flinging or high-fiving, each with its distinctive icon
The Wall: A public message board on which friends can greet you
Relationship Status: Where you can set or (with dramatic consequences) un-set yourself as married, single or in a relationship
Status Message: You can update this to share your current preoccupation. Usually starts with So-and-so is...
News-feed: Continuous updates your friends get on your Facebook activity
"X" me: Trade virtual hugs, kisses or tickles with friends
Zombies/Vampires/Werewolves: Wage virtual gang wars with your friends' fantasy personas
Hatching Eggs: Sent by friends, and can hatch surprise gifts—from Chihuahuas to baby aliens
Groups: Common-interest collectives you can form with friends or strangers. Existing examples: 'I have sexy lips', 'I hate Gurgaon'
Network: Groups you under a school, college, or country you are associated with
Events: Facebook's alarm clock application to ensure you don't miss plays, concerts, parties, or exhibitions
Superlatives: Playful descriptions of your friends, such as "Most likely to pass out drunk"
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