truesona

English

Etymology

From true +‎ -sona. Popularized in early the 2020s as a hashtag on social media platforms.

Pronunciation

• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˌtɹuːˈsəʊ.nə/
• (General American) IPA^(key): /ˌtɹuˈsoʊ.nə/

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• Rhymes: -əʊnə
• Hyphenation: true‧so‧na

Noun

truesona (plural truesonas)

1. (Internet slang, furry fandom) A type of fursona that is based on or represents a real person.
   • 2019 December 2, @f__ern, Twitter‎^[1]:

     🌿 introducing #truesona !! 💕🌿
     to spread body positivity and to make people think about the interesting and unique traits they have, i present to you this challenge!!
     - draw your sona with your body type
     - add your scars / birthmarks / defining features
     - post with #truesona!

   • 2020 December 3, @HOUNDTOMBS, Twitter‎^[2]:

     been seeing stuff about "Truesona" one that is more that like your real self. I have no plans to change my sona, but I thought it would be cool to draw a sona that looks more like me. And of course they would be a pig.

   • 2022 June 30, @shelbywuff, Twitter‎^[3]:

     Since I forgot to send it out the day I got her, HERE SHE IS! She’s a completley^[sic] new sona, my main fursona and a truesona! I have two art pieces of her in commission right now so I’ll have a new pfp soon! <3

   • 2024 December 27, @warmfuzzianimal, Twitter‎^[4]:

     as a lil holiday gift to myself, i sat down and finished a 'sheet for my truesona.

Translations

type of fursona

• Portuguese: truesona m or f by sense

See also

• self-insert