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What Is An Avatar In Dating?

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Definition:

1. A slang term used in pick up artists' lingo, to describe the persona one creates in order to attract a woman.

2. A graphical, personalized representation of a person in a chat room or virtual reality.

Origins of The English Word, Avatar

Avatar comes from the Sanskrit word avatara, which refers to a spirit coming down from the heavens and inhabiting a human body.

Also Known As: persona, image
Examples:

"What's your avatar?" "Oh, I thought I'd try a Tony Soprano -kinda thing. Whaddya think?"

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