English Explanatory Dictionary

e-quaintance

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

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

Word forms

e-quaintance e-quaintances ecquaintance

Etymology

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

Related words

e-quaint e-quainted

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