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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A male member of the e-girl/e-boy subculture which emerged in the late 2010s, characterized by emo- and grunge-inspired fashion, and by heavy use of social media platforms (notably TikTok). Internet

   "Coordinate term: e-girl"

Example

More examples

"E-boys wear baggy sweaters, beanies and sometimes face piercings."

Etymology

From e- (“electronic”) + boy.

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