Textspeak
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈtɛkst.spik/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Textspeak is a noun meaning (informal) The abbreviated, simplified form of language used in text messages, which often elides vowels and omits punctuation and capitalisation.
Meaning
(informal) The abbreviated, simplified form of language used in text messages, which often elides vowels and omits punctuation and capitalisation.
Example Sentences
For 40 years the society has championed good English – and hasn't been above the occasional criticism of the Queen's own standards of English – but it has finally conceded it cannot survive in the era of textspeak and Twitter.
Synonyms for textspeak
Depending on context, synonyms include textese.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include txtspeak, textese, telegraphese, leetspeak, leetspeek, telegramese.
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