Definition, synonyms and related words
To render a web site slow or unusable via the unusually large number of page requests that result from a link on a very popular web site.
"The sudden influx of visitors to Slashdot caused the small blog's server to crash when they shared an exclusive interview about local politics."
In plain English: To slashdot means to quickly and aggressively criticize someone's writing online, often by pointing out every single mistake you can find.
"The user slashdotted his comment to warn others about the scam."
Usage: Use this term to describe when heavy traffic from a major tech news site like Slashdot causes another website to become unresponsive. It specifically refers to performance issues triggered by viral links rather than general server overloads or attacks.
The name comes from the popular website Slashdot, which is known for linking to many smaller sites. It was chosen because the new site would do the same thing.