Netiquette Definition

nĕtĭ-kĕt, -kĭt
noun
Etiquette governing communication on the internet, specif. within social media.
Webster's New World

(Internet) Conduct while online that is appropriate and courteous to other Internet users.

Top-posting and spamming are considered poor netiquette on a newsgroup.
Wiktionary

Other Word Forms of Netiquette

Noun

Singular:
netiquette
Plural:
netiquettes

Origin of Netiquette

  • Blend of (Inter)net and etiquette

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • Blend of Net and etiquette

    From Wiktionary

Netiquette Sentence Examples

  • Online social networkers must adhere to the rules of netiquette.

  • Although rules of etiquette and "netiquette" are much more relaxed in current times than in years past, it's still a good idea to limit cards with off-color or devilish humor to people you know very well.

  • Since this takes place in a very controlled and regulated environment, it is an excellent way to introduce students to proper netiquette and blogging techniques without worrying about inappropriate content or links.

  • The inclusion of a happy face or another form of smiley or emoticon helps to show immediately whether a comment is meant as a joke or in a light hearted way and is a great use of netiquette.

  • It's better "netiquette" to simply let them find the MySpace surveys on your site and then choose whether or not they'd like to actually take part in them.

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Words Starting With

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Words Ending With

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