Internet
glowie
What does glowie mean?
A supposed government agent lurking in a chat or imageboard, trying to bait users into incriminating posts. Half-serious accusation, half-shitpost — thrown at anyone who suggests anything illegal a beat too eagerly.
"Bro just asked the server how to build a pipe bomb. Total glowie."
Origin
From late programmer Terry Davis's 2017 rants claiming federal agents 'glow in the dark.' Caught on /pol/, then leaked everywhere edgelords post.
Frequently asked questions
What does glowie mean?
A glowie is an accusation that a chat user is an undercover fed trying to bait you into saying something incriminating.
How do you use glowie in a sentence?
"Stop asking everyone to commit crimes, glowie."
Is glowie an insult?
It's used as a dismissive jab, implying the person is a government agent or informant rather than a genuine member of the group.
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