E-Thug

The internet slang term “E-Thug” refers to someone who acts tough or aggressive online but is actually not physically intimidating in real life. E-Thugs often use aggressive or confrontational language on the internet to project a tougher persona than they truly are.

Examples:
– E-Thugs are known for hiding behind their keyboards, insulting others and picking fights online, but they rarely have the courage to confront people face-to-face in real life.
– Don’t take those E-Thugs seriously, they’re just trying to act tough behind the screen, but in reality, they wouldn’t dare say those things to your face.

Examples of Use:

A: Did you see that comment thread on the gaming forum?
B: Yeah! It was full of E-Thugs insulting each other, but I bet none of them would say those things if they were in the same room.
A: This person keeps sending me aggressive messages on social media, telling me they would beat me up.
B: Don’t worry about it, they’re probably just an E-Thug trying to intimidate you from behind the safety of their computer screen.