noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   a person known exclusively online, usually from instant messaging such as AIM, or through internet dating personals. Internet
2. 2
   the state of knowing exclusively online Internet

Etymology

Blend of e- + acquaintance, replacing ac- (ad) with e- (“electronic”), by analogy with e-mail.

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