e-quaintance en · NOUN
Etymology
Blend of e- + acquaintance, replacing ac- (ad) with e- (“electronic”), by analogy with e-mail.
Meanings
- (Internet) a person known exclusively online, usually from instant messaging such as AIM, or through internet dating personals.
- (Internet) the state of knowing exclusively online
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| ecquaintance | alternative | lexicographic | |
| e-quaintances | Number=Plur | lexicographic |