VTuber

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English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Japanese VTuber, from English virtual + YouTuber.

Pronunciation

Noun

VTuber (plural VTubers)

  1. Short for virtual YouTuber.
    • 2025 April 21, Ana Velans, “Why Is This ‘Gamer Supps’ VTuber Pushing the Great Replacement Theory?”, in VICE‎, archived from the original on 2025-05-14:
      It’s a rite of passage for a growing VTuber to gain a Gamer Supps partnership, let alone snag a merchandise run via the company’s Waifu Cups line. […] While some VTubers may wink or nod to conservative beliefs, Kirsche has never hidden her political leanings.

Japanese

Alternative spellings
Vtuber
Vチューバー

Etymology

From the initial letter of English virtual and the final of English YouTuber.

Pronunciation

Noun

VTuber(ブイチューバー) • (bui-chūbā) 

  1. Short for バーチャルYouTuber (bācharu yūchūbā, “virtual YouTuber”).
    『VTuber(ブイチューバー)なんだが配(はい)信(しん)切(き)り忘(わす)れたら伝(でん)説(せつ)になってた』
    “Bui-chūbā nanda ga haishin kiriwasuretara densetsu ni natteta”
    VTuber Legend: How I Went Viral After Forgetting to Turn Off My Stream

Usage notes

  • Sometimes preferred as an alternative term that avoids direct usage of the commercial name YouTube.

Portuguese

Alternative forms

Etymology

Unadapted borrowing from English VTuber.

Pronunciation

 
 

Noun

VTuber m or f by sense (plural VTubers)

  1. virtual YouTuber
    Synonym: youtuber virtual
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