English

Noun

smurf account ‎(plural smurf accounts)

1. (Internet slang) An alternate account used by a known or experienced user to appear to be someone else.
   • 2002, Nojd, Re: Age of Wonders 2 Beta Demo -- Feedback Survey, Usenet comp.sys.ibm.pc.games.strategic:

     This policy has dramatically reduced the problems with smurf accounts, spam, flaming, and various types of bad behaviour on the forums.

   • 2003, Phoenix-D, Re: On My Identity Theft, Usenet alt.fan.furry:

     Might help if you remember to change back to your smurf account, hmm? :P

   • 2007, Ron, Re: Ken's checking accounts KANE'S HERO speaks, Usenet alt.support.child-protective-services:

     And like that little kid I spoke of in another thread, he compounds his lie's with more lies. So many that he has trouble keeping track of them all, which is why he keeps getting caught posting from the wrong smurf account.

See also

• sock puppet

References

1. ↑ http://classic.battle.net/war2/glossary.shtml
2. ↑ http://nathandemick.com/warcraft2-stories/story13.shtml