netonym

An acronym commonly used on the internet or by text.

LOL} is a netonym. Other examples of netonyms include WTF}, OMG, BRB, STFU, AND GFY.

by asif70 April 13, 2016

netonym

A word to describe acronyms used on the internet.

LOL means "Laugh Out Loud" and is frequently used in correspondence on the internet. LOL is a netonym.

by asif70 December 4, 2021

neonym

A word coined expressly for the purpose of sounding ‘new‘, esp. by marketing people.

Would the Word "assertion" be a possible replacement for the neonym "Snak"?

by zaskaburcio May 31, 2015

Neonym

Word in the trans community meaning 'new name' (coming from the prefix, 'neo-' meaning new, and the suffix, -nym, meaning name).

Person 1: Hey Michael!

Person 2: My necronym is Michael, but my neonym is Cassandra, so please call me that.

Person 1: Oh yeah, sorry Cassandra!

by Commander Egg April 20, 2024