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Nametag vs Namefag - What's the difference?

nametag | namefag |

As nouns the difference between nametag and namefag

is that nametag is a tag with one's name inscribed on it while namefag is a person who uses a name online (either their real name or a username) as opposed to posting anonymously, especially on the 4chan community.

As a verb namefag is

to reveal one's identity or have one's identity revealed.

nametag

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • A tag with one's name inscribed on it.

    • Usage notes

    Nametag typically refers to either conference nametags, used to identify people at conferences or events, or children's nametags, used to identify children's clothing.

    Anagrams

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    namefag

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
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    Verb

  • (label) To reveal one's identity or have one's identity revealed.
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    • Synonyms

    * dox English 4chan slang