The shortening or blatant misspelling of words in order to appear cool on the internet when really it comes across as ignorant.
Example of e-phonics in action:

Thatcalichick: OMG tht b0y is teh hottness.

Dizzybroad: O Rly? Do you want to sex0r him?

Thatcalichick: Ys Rly. W00T!
by Melba Searcy April 6, 2007
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