Definition of an avatar

avatar    

noun

• an icon, pictorial, or 3D representation of a person online. In the online gaming community, for example, one's character as seen by other players is one's avatar. Origin: in Hindu mythology, an avatar is a physical incarnation of a deity on earth.

  Her game avatar was getting its butt kicked.

  • See more words with the same meaning: computer slang.

  Last edited on Jan 12 2003. Submitted by Ray G. from Seattle, WA, USA on Jan 12 2003.

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Other terms relating to 'computer slang':
AMA	Definitions include: "ask me anything".
technotard	Definitions include: a person who has problems using modern technology.
OMG	Definitions include: acronym for "Oh my God", a general-purpose exclamation.
SFSG	Definitions include: acronym for "so far so good".
thx	Definitions include: "thanks".
S/N ratio	Definitions include: abbreviated form of signal-to-noise ratio.
button masher	Definitions include: a videogame that requires mashing buttons to play, rather than finesse.
TINLA	Definitions include: acronym for "this is not legal advice".
l8r g8r	Definitions include: "later gator".
HNY	Definitions include: acronym for "happy new year".
tl;dr	Definitions include: acronym for "too long; didn't read."
IMNSHO	Definitions include: acronym for "in my, not so humble opinion".
baz	Definitions include: in computing, an example or placeholder variable.
IFLY	Definitions include: acronym for "I fucking love you" or "I freaking love you".
compooter	Definitions include: a computer that malfunctions frequently.
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pat (one's self) on the back	Definitions include: to praise or congratulate oneself, or give oneself thanks.
take (one's) breath away	Definitions include: to be very impressive.
Mr. Fix It	Definitions include: a person who is good at fixing things.
dumbphone	Definitions include: a cellphone that lacks the features of so-called "smart phones".
dumb as dog sh*t	Definitions include: very unintelligent.
trap queen	Definitions include: a hoe that doesn't want to do anything besides suck dick and smoke.
where in the heck	Definitions include: See in the heck.
ranga	Definitions include: a person with red hair.
re-re	Definitions include: a rejected retard.
FDAU	Definitions include: acronym for "face down ass up".

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