Meanings
nounabbreve (plural abbreves)
plural abbreves
- informalAn abbreviation.
But 4 signs as an abbreve for 5 letters is rather absurd.
1944, Carl Browne, William McDevitt, When Coxey's "Army" Marcht on Washington, 18941 more example
If he ever replies, what does it mean if it's really short, or only with an acronym or shortened form of a word (aka an abbreve), or a bizarre link to a wildlife refuge for chimpanzees?
2014, Lisa Winning, Carrie Henderson McDermott, He Texted: The Ultimate Guide to Decoding Guys, page 3
Origin
Clipping of abbreviation.
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APA
abbreve. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/abbreve
MLA
“abbreve.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/abbreve. Accessed November 3, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “abbreve,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/abbreve.
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