webcamming

Definition

The act of interacting with someone online via webcam, whether for socializing, chatting, or just hanging out virtually. A pre-Zoom era term for video chatting.

Example Usage

We've been webcamming every Friday night since she moved overseas.

Source: Urban Dictionary (https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=webcamming&defid=1244528)

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