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.

+	Add a definition for this slang term

Share Tweet E-mail	More info:	Interactive stats:
	R  Related words	Usage Vulgarity SlangMap

Related words

Slang terms with the same meaning

Other terms relating to 'computer slang':
IANAQP	Definitions include: "I am not a quantum physicist".
kthnxbai	Definitions include: "okay, thanks, bye."
G2G	Definitions include: acronym for "got to go".
gender mender	Definitions include: a cable connector device with either two male or two female connectors on it, used to connect mismatched cables.
GTG	Definitions include: acronym for "got to go".
clobber	Definitions include: to strike a heavy blow.
ICYMI	Definitions include: acronym for "in case you missed it".
NIH syndrome	Definitions include: a "syndrome" involving a company's hesitance or refusal to use any idea or product it didn't invent or create.
FTA	Definitions include: acronym for "from the article."
swap	Definitions include: In computer speak, to move information from fast-access memory to a slower storage device, e.g. disk ("swap out") or the other way around ("swap in.")
A/S/L	Definitions include: acronym for "age, sex, location."
gr8	Definitions include: acronym for "great".
WTG	Definitions include: acronym for "way to go".
compooter	Definitions include: a computer that malfunctions frequently.
/s	Definitions include: used at the end of text-based communication to indicate that the content was sarcastic.
(show 591 more)

Slang terms with the same root words

None. How about some random words?

cranialrectumitus	Definitions include: having one's head up one's butt.
shove down (one's) throat	Definitions include: to strongly or forcefully encourage a person to do something or take something.
hit up from the chin up	Definitions include: offensive to the sight.
bimble about	Definitions include: to wander about without any other particular purpose.
be out	Definitions include: to leave.
set-out	Definitions include: a female who allows gang-bangs with random guys.
true to the game	Definitions include: to do the right things in life.
wake up and smell	Definitions include: to acknowledge.
connect the dots	Definitions include: to figure something out based on multiple pieces of evidence.
soure	Definitions include: A sister of an animal

How common is this slang?

Don't click the following.
I use it	(26)
No longer use it	(1)
Heard it but never used it	(13)
Have never heard it	(9)

How vulgar is this slang?

Average of 29 votes: 19%  (See the most vulgar words.)

Least vulgar

Most vulgar

Your vote: None   (To vote, click the pepper. Vote how vulgar the word is – not how mean it is.)

Least vulgar

Most vulgar

Where is this slang used?

Logged-in users can add themselves to the map. Login, Register, Login instantly with Facebook.

Link to this slang definition

To link to this term in a web page or blog, insert the following.

<a href="http://onlineslangdictionary.com/meaning-definition-of/an-avatar">an avatar</a>

To link to this term in a wiki such as Wikipedia, insert the following.

[http://onlineslangdictionary.com/meaning-definition-of/an-avatar an avatar]

Some wikis use a different format for links, so be sure to check the documentation.