Internet slang for a romantic partner whom you know primarily or exclusively through online interaction — someone you've never met in person or whose relationship with you exists mainly via DMs, video calls, and social media. 'E-boyfriend' carries a tone that ranges from sincere to ironic depending on context: some people use it earnestly for long-distance online relationships, while others use it self-deprecatingly or humorously. The 'e-' prefix (short for 'electronic' or 'internet') mirrors the pattern of 'e-girl,' 'e-boy,' and related terms from internet culture.
She spent most of the summer texting her e-boyfriend, even though they lived in different countries and had never met face to face.
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(internet slang) An internet boyfriend.
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