# sig

/ˈsɪɡ/ (US) · CEFR C2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/sig
Updated: 2026-05-31

## Definition

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'.

For teachers: 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.

## Usage notes

- Commonly used in digital communication contexts; functions as a clipped form of 'signature'.

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