Definition of 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': | |
| Definitions include: "password." | |
| Definitions include: a set of information services available to subscribers only. | |
| Definitions include: an underpowered computer. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "search the fucking web". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "on the other hand". | |
| Definitions include: This definition is questionable and is pending deletion. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "good game." | |
| Definitions include: abbreviated form of "okay". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "best friend(s) for life". | |
| Definitions include: missing or misplaced. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "oh my fucking god." | |
| Definitions include: see e-penis. | |
| Definitions include: "ok, thanks." | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "Original Poster." | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "who gives a fuck". | |
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| Definitions include: to join an online discussion and pretend to be an independent member of the community. | |
| Definitions include: "okay". | |
| Definitions include: to steal. | |
| Definitions include: to defecate. | |
| Definitions include: to party. | |
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| Definitions include: acronym for "die in a fire". | |
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| Definitions include: "calculator". |
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