from
Jargon File (4.4.4, 14 Aug 2003)
twink
/twink/, n.
1. [Berkeley] A clue-repellant user; the next step beyond a clueless
one.
2. [UCSC] A {read-only user}. Also reported on the Usenet group
soc.motss; may derive from gay slang for a cute young thing with
nothing upstairs (compare mainstream `chick').
3. On MU* systems that specialize in role-playing, refers to behavior
of a (usually inexperienced) player that either ignores rules or
social convention, or disrupts the natural flow of a scene to show off
super powers.
We are informed that in Indian country, the term twink generally
refers to blondes into generic `Native American spirituality'. Signs
include Indian jewelry with MADE IN THAILAND stamped on it, crystals,
Clairol black hair, wearing swimsuits to powwows, Cherokee princess
grandmas, a love of Dances with Wolves, and a fear of AIM and the
NCAI. The twink nature is everywhere.