Alter

An alter is a pseudonym of an internet message poster's primary account.

An alter, as used as a secondary account, will often pen questionable messages that otherwise disrupt the community or break the forum rules.

The ancestry of the term is derived from "alternate", of which, is often shortened to just "alt".

Jamie writes her poems under an alter account.

Check his IP address and find out who's alter he is.

by Brinnie April 25, 2005

alterator

a person who alters clothing

debbie was the alterator who was making my dress smaller.

by Chevvyfun March 5, 2008

alter

what you say when leaving an instant message conversation, and typing to0 fast. this then makes everyone seem incredibly religious.

-it's been nice talk ign to you Cindy.
-yeah, you too, talk to you ttomrorow
-yeah, alter

by boss penguin December 9, 2007

alter

Common misspelling of "later"

"Alright, I gotta go dude."
"alter."

by Oplem June 30, 2005

alterism

When people think religion will solve all their problems

Kate: Religion is the best thing in the world babe

James: Is that alterism?

Kate: YOU HAVE NO RIGHT TO SPEAK ABOUT IT THAT WAY! OMG! BABE!

by New Scientists March 5, 2012

Alter

This term / name is used by a horny individual
This guy is always sus 24/7
Might like men.

Wow, do you know alter?
Yeah hes always horny

by axyy November 16, 2021

Alter ego

- someone you wish to be or prefer being under a usually different name
- someone more confident, comfortable who you want to become

-someone created by your imagination and speaks for you

Slim shady is Eminem's alter ego

by JNOPE March 17, 2016