Jargon watch: "cosplay" is dressing up asMAY 28 2003
Jargon watch: "cosplay" is dressing up as your favorite cartoon/movie/tv character at conventions.
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14 28 200312:14PM
I would assume "costume play" but I guess it could also be "costume display".
59 28 2003 4:59PM
Yes, it's from "costume play" and pronounced "koz-play".
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Andrew10 28 200312:10PM
Short for Costume Play? I parsed it as "co-splay."