cyberpal

noun

UK /ˈsaɪ.bə.pæl/

US /ˈsaɪ.bɚ.pæl/

A cyberpal is a friend you make and talk to on the internet.

I met my cyberpal in an online game, and we chat every weekend.

SYNONYMS

online friend internet buddy e-pal digital friend web friend

RELATED WORDS

pen pal chatroom social media online gaming messaging

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A person you know only through a computer network and have never met in person.

Her cyberpal lives in another country, so they only talk through video calls.

3. A friendly AI or virtual character that keeps you company online.

The app gives kids a cyberpal who helps them practice reading.

4. A helpful contact in an online community who guides newcomers.

A seasoned cyberpal showed me how to set up my profile safely.