keyboard coward

Definition

Someone who reports, flags, or calls out others online from the safety of anonymity instead of confronting issues directly. Internet tough guy energy without the courage to back it up.

Example Usage

He reported my post instead of DMing me about it—such a keyboard coward.

Source: Urban Dictionary (https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=keyboard%20coward&defid=9140804)

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