e-girl

Online alternative persona

An e-girl is a young woman with a distinctive aesthetic associated with internet culture—typically featuring dyed hair, heavy eyeliner, and anime-influenced style.

The term emerged from gaming and streaming platforms, where e-girls cultivate online personas and followings.

It can be neutral or dismissive depending on context: She's got that whole e-girl look going on.

The male equivalent is e-boy.

streaming

twitch

Involuntary muscular jerk

subscribers · chat · emotes · raids · clips · highlights · facecam · discord · simp · parasocial

aesthetic

pastel

Pale, gentle shade

blush · beanies · kawaii · grunge · goth · thrifted · vintage

social-media

content-creator

Producer of online media

algorithm · reels · selfie · filters · engagement · fanbase · comments · story · hashtags · influencer

subculture

anime

Japanese cartoon art form

  • cosplayDressing as media characters
  • catgirlHuman-feline hybrid character
  • memesSelf-propagating cultural units

irony · self-aware · niche · edgy · transformation

Categories
Opposites
online vs offline identity

e-girlnormie

Slang for mainstream person

technophobe · Luddite · unplugged · old soul · traditionalist

internet aesthetic/subculture

e-girltradwife

Woman prioritizing domestic duties

clean girl · VSCO girl · basic girl · sorority girl · normcore

gender expression in internet culture

e-girle-boy

Online alternative male aesthetic

tech bro · sigma male · simp

Family

girl, girls, girlish, girlhood, girly, girlie

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG