Facemail

//ˈfeɪsˌmeɪl// noun, verb

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Face-to-face communication, as opposed to other non-personal forms of communication.

    "It's been said that some high-tech experts think so little of actual conversation that they call it “facemail,” in their minds an inefficient and inferior form of communication."

  2. 2
    An email message sent via Facebook. Internet, countable, uncountable

    "Zaria was surprised as she opened her e-mail a few days later to find new facemail from none other than Michael Kennedy. [...] I was surprised that you accepted my friend request, but then receiving facemail from you ... Am I dreaming? ..."

Verb
  1. 1
    To engage in face-to-face conversation.
  2. 2
    To send a facemail.

    "All other tasks, except those designated as crucial by the governing council, are suspended until further notice. Colony members are to report to Hydroponics for assignments. To apply for an exemption, facemail the council."

Example

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"It's been said that some high-tech experts think so little of actual conversation that they call it “facemail,” in their minds an inefficient and inferior form of communication."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From face + mail, modelled after email.

Etymology 2

Blend of Facebook + mail.

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