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Catphising

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Indonesian•1 meaning found
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negative
Tone: negative. Indicates the emotional nuance or social context of the word.
Internet Culture
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Definition & Context

The act of creating a fake online persona to deceive someone emotionally or romantically

Synonyms & Variants

akun palsu

akun palsu

A profile or account on social media or other online platforms created with false identity information.

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pemalsuan identitas

pemalsuan identitas

The act of using or creating a false identity, often for deceptive purposes.

Synonym
penipuan daring

penipuan daring

The practice of deceiving someone online by using a false identity to create a non-existent relationship or interaction.

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scamming

scamming

A general term for deceptive acts, often in an online context.

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Usage Notes or Etymology

Borrowed English term that became popular with the rise of social media and online dating platforms

Real-world Usage

Gue kena catphising sama cewek di Tinder, ternyata fotonya palsu!

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