- used in reference to a person that is overly shy in person. Only through text messages are they allowed to share their true feelings. Speaking through text provides them with a newfound sense of bravery.
Textrovert
adjective; blending and clipping
1. One who feels an increased sense of bravery over texting, as opposed to in person. 2. One who will often only say what they really feel over text messages.
Etymology : used in reference to a person that is overly shy in person. Only through text messages are they allowed to share their true feelings. Speaking through text provides them with a newfound sense of bravery.
Source : “Carl talks so much more when we’re texting each other. I’m starting to think he is a textrovert.” — friend – 10/08
Last modified: 4 December 2008