ContextWord · Ages 12-22 · Fading
e-girl
A style tied to online life: dyed hair, heavy eyeliner, chains, layered clothes, often with gaming or anime interests. Can be a compliment or an insult.
She went full e-girl with the pink hair.
For parents and educators
Mostly about fashion. As an insult it can mean someone who craves online attention, so tone matters.
Where it came from
A subculture from the late 2010s that grew with TikTok.
Also heard as
e-boy, egirl, eboy