Internet
burner
What does burner mean?
An anonymous side account used to say the stuff you can't say on main. Could be a finsta for close friends, a hate-watching alt, or a sockpuppet for picking fights. Built to be deleted when it gets too hot.
"Whoever's running that burner replying to every tweet needs a hobby."
Origin
Lifted from burner phones — disposable, untraceable, expendable. Now standard for any account you'd rather not tie to your real name.
Frequently asked questions
What does "burner" mean online?
A burner is a throwaway account used for shitposting, lurking, or stirring up drama without it blowing back on your main identity.
How do you use "burner" in a sentence?
"That reply was so unhinged it had to be from a burner."
Why do people use burner accounts?
To say or do things anonymously — trolling, venting, or watching without anyone tracing it back to their real account.
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