Word
sig
/ˈsɪɡ/
Definition
n. a short, funny image or piece of text that people use as a signature at the end of their messages online. It is a shorter way of saying 'signature'.
n. a short block of text or an image automatically appended to the end of an electronic message. Often used in the context of internet forums or email clients as a clipped form of 'signature'.
Examples
“I need to update the links in my forum sig.”
“Long-time users of the message board often include famous quotes or small pixel art in their sig to show their personality.”
“While modern email clients have largely replaced the 'sig' with professional contact cards, early internet culture revolved around these highly personalised, often humorous footers that defined a user's digital identity.”
Examples
simple
“I need to update the links in my forum sig.”
contextual
“Long-time users of the message board often include famous quotes or small pixel art in their sig to show their personality.”
complex
“While modern email clients have largely replaced the 'sig' with professional contact cards, early internet culture revolved around these highly personalised, often humorous footers that defined a user's digital identity.”
Usage
Commonly used in digital communication contexts; functions as a clipped form of 'signature'.
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