eRelationship- noun

1.) a connection, association, or involvement primarily taking place in virtual form or becomes the main means of communication -primarily email, text messages, instant chatting and/or all forms of social networking sites

2.) a substandard form of dating commonly implemented by lazy or socially under developed individuals.

3.) a behavior that usually will lead to a future of text sex if allowed to develop, aka "Sexting"

Another catchphrase for email footers and instant messenger status messages.
From the NYT column article "The Glory of Poland" by Roger Cohen.

A person who will set up accounts on various websites, but will not post real pictures of his or herself. This type of person also pops up on your instant messaging clients. When asked for a picture, the person will give excuses about broken cameras or using another computer with no pictures. There are a host of lies that these people will give. Most of the time, they are looking to set you up for some unknown motive. Remember, there is a reason why they are trying to remain anonymous.

A person who finds you on various websites and attempt to hook up with you or get to know you outside of the cyberlife; however, they don't have a face (they can NOT provide pictures of how they look). Therefore, it's just a ghost writing you messages.

Short for email, social networking and electronic combined. Implies the speaker is checking several social applications on their smart phone within a short period of time (email, twitter, text messages, yahoo instant messanger, etc.). Used often by ecommerce, eBay and Amazon sellers as they have to check daily and often for email notifications of sales and payments to maintain good customer service.

The instant reaction to produce a cell phone to check messages or calls, even when we know that we've not received any (or checking for cell reception in the event of not receiving calls or texts). Usually occurs when we see others texting or talking on theirs. Largely generated by insecurity. Not to be confused with the biological phenomenon.

Acronym of the phrase 'Suck Your Nan'. Popularized by the United Kingdom underground. Mainly used in text messages or instant messaging.

A person that will not talk on the telephone, but will text message, chat, or I.M. all damn day. A person that doesn't answer the phone, and exchanges all telephone conversations for Text Messages, Instant Messaging, or Chat over the Internet, even when they are available to answer their phone.