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noun
a person known exclusively online, usually from instant messaging such as AIM, or through internet dating personals.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Internet
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noun
the state of knowing exclusively online
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Internet
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History
Blend of e- + acquaintance, replacing ac- (ad) with e- (“electronic”), by analogy with e-mail.
