noun
Internet Slang
e-boy
EE-boy · noun · slang
A young man with an edgy, emo-influenced online aesthetic.
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A young man who cultivates a soft-emo, internet-native look and persona, often on TikTok, and is treated as a dating archetype.
“She's got a type—always falling for a painted-nail e-boy.”
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e-boy In A Sentence
She's got a type—always falling for a painted-nail e-boy.
Origin & Usage
From 'electronic/e-'; emerged on TikTok around 2019.
People Also Ask
What is an e-boy?
An e-boy is a young man with a soft-emo, internet-native look and persona, often on TikTok, treated as a dating archetype.
What does an e-boy look like?
The aesthetic typically includes edgy, emo-influenced styling such as dyed hair, painted nails, chains and layered dark clothing.
Where did e-boy come from?
It comes from the 'e-' (electronic/internet) prefix and emerged on TikTok around 2019, alongside the parallel term 'e-girl'.
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