Frappr

/ˈfræpər/ noun

Definition

A defunct social networking website that allowed users to add friends to a map. Now used as a generic term for location-based social mapping.

Etymology

A modern portmanteau or brand name, likely combining 'frappé' (to strike, hit) with digital/web terminology. Created in the early 2000s during the social media boom.

Kelly Says

Frappr was one of the early pioneers of location-based social networking, predating modern apps like Foursquare and Facebook's location features by several years.

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