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Definition of anon

anon

/əˈnɑːn/
a · non
Plural:anons
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• noun

1

An anonymous person; specifically, an unidentified user or contributor on an internet forum or imageboard, or an unknown author.

Example

"The forum thread was started by an anon who claimed to have insider knowledge of the software release."

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• adverb

1

Soon; shortly; in a little while (now chiefly archaic, literary, or humorous).

Example

"We must focus on our present duties and speak more of that matter anon."

2

At another time; again; now and then (chiefly in the phrase 'ever and anon').

Example

"Ever and anon, the distant rumble of thunder echoed across the valley."

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Word Nuance & Usage

As an adverb meaning 'soon,' 'anon' is now archaic or humorous, whereas in modern contexts it most commonly serves as an abbreviation for 'anonymous' or an internet slang noun for an unidentified poster.

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anomalously
anomalousness
anomaly
anon
anonymity
anonymization
anonymize

Word Origin & Etymology

The adverbial sense derives from Old English 'on ān', literally meaning 'into one' or 'in one state or course', which evolved in Middle English to mean 'at once' or 'soon'. The modern noun and abbreviation sense is a clipping of 'anonymous'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Anon. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/anon
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