Nesesekret

Nesesekret is a term used in online communities to describe a certain kind of secrecy or insider knowledge within a group. The exact meaning is context-dependent and not standardized; there is no widely accepted definition. In some contexts, it refers to information that is deliberately withheld from outsiders but shared with insiders through coded language, memes, or mutual understanding. In others, it is used ironically to describe rumors or trivial private information that is not truly confidential.

Origin and etymology are unclear; the word appears to be a recent neologism that may derive from a blend of "secret" with syllables reminiscent of other languages, but there is no scholarly consensus. The term is mainly found in online discussions, memes, and informal writing, rather than in formal dictionaries. It has limited scholarly attention; most references are in the context of digital culture and discussions about privacy, openness, and gatekeeping in online communities.

Because this is a new, disputed term, its definition shifts with context and over time. It illustrates how online groups create shorthand for complex social practices around knowledge, secrecy, and inclusion.

See also: cryptography, steganography, insider terminology, coded language, internet memes.