reply guy
/rɪˈplaɪ ɡaɪ/
CommonSomeone who constantly replies to posts, usually from the same accounts, often in a cringeworthy or desperate way.
Has a strong gender association online. 'Reply guy' usually implies a man replying constantly to women. Not always hostile but almost always a little pathetic in the eyes of others.
Real-world examples4 examples
| # | Example | What it means | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | he replies to every single one of her tweets. full reply guy | He comments on all her posts without her acknowledging him. | x, 2022 |
| 02 | i have a reply guy and it's so uncomfortable | Someone is replying to everything I post in a way that feels parasocial. | x, 2023 |
| 03 | the reply guys are out in force today | There are many people flooding the replies, usually in an annoying way. | x, 2024 |
| 04 | don't be a reply guy bro. she's not gonna notice you | Advice to stop replying to someone who is not engaging back. | reddit, 2023 |
Use it when
- Someone is always in the replies of the same account.
- Someone replies to every single post a creator makes.
- Someone's entire social media presence is replying to others.
Do not use it when
- Someone just comments on a post once or twice.
- You mean someone who is aggressive or hostile online.Use “keyboard-warrior” instead.
Reply guy vs keyboard warrior
reply guy
Reply guys are persistent and attention-seeking, not necessarily aggressive.
VS
keyboard-warrior
Keyboard warriors are specifically hostile and confrontational.
Origin and context
Emerged on Twitter around 2018 to describe men who reply constantly to women's posts. Became a widely recognized label for a specific type of parasocial online behavior.
- First seen
- 2018
- Confidence
- medium
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https://slang.fyi/reply-guyUpdated: 2026-08-28License: CC BY 4.0