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anon

 

[ ษ™หˆnษ’n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

online identity

The term 'anon' is a short form of 'anonymous,' often used to refer to a person who is not identified or recognized. In internet culture, 'anon' can denote users on forums or platforms who choose to remain unnamed, thus participating in discussions without revealing their identity. This allows for free expression, sharing controversial views, or seeking help without the fear of judgment. Anons are prevalent in communities that value privacy and anonymity, such as some parts of social media and discussion boards.

Synonyms

anonymous, unknown, unspecified

Examples of usage

  • Many anons share their opinions on social media.
  • The discussion was filled with posts from various anons.
  • Anons rallied together to support a cause while remaining unidentified.

Translations

Translations of the word "anon" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น anon

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคจเคพเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช anonym

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ anon

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะฝะพะฝั–ะผ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ anonim

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅŒฟๅ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท anonyme

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ anรณnimo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท anonim

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ต๋ช…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฌู‡ูˆู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ anonymnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ anonymnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅŒฟๅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ anonimen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ nafnlaust

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะฝะพะฝะธะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒœแƒแƒœแƒ˜แƒ›แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ anonim

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ anรณnimo

Etymology

The word 'anon' originates from Middle English, where it was spelled 'anone' meaning 'at once' or 'soon.' It derived from the Old English 'anรฆnne,' which combined elements of the words for 'one' and a suffix meaning 'immediately.' The modern usage of 'anon' as a shorthand for 'anonymous' evolved primarily with the rise of internet culture. In the 21st century, 'anon' became widely adopted in online communities, especially within forums like 4chan, where users often prefer to remain unidentified. This has led to its association with both anonymity and the subculture surrounding it.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,048, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.