Urban Dictionary defines chronically online as: 'Someone who is basically always on the internet and their entire existence revolves around being on the internet. Here's an example from TikTok, in which someone acts out a series of scenarios involving a chronically online friend who calls out another person's purchasing habits and word choice: some of yall really need to chill #chronicallyonline #welcometotheinternet ♬ Welcome to the Internet - Bo Burnham Or they may call out behavior in a nonsensical way. Someone who's chronically online tends to call out 'problematic' behavior others may not see as an issue. What does 'chronically online' mean?Ĭhronically online describes those who spend so much time online it skews their sense of reality and hinders their ability to effectively communicate about topics like politics or social justice because they lack real-world experience. But a new phrase floating around online dubs some people 'chronically online.' The term has inspired rants and discussions across the internet, but what does it mean exactly?
We all spend a good chunk of time online these days, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.