textese

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noun

An abbreviated form of language used in texting, instant messaging, chatrooms, etc.

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textspeak
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Meanings

nountextese (uncountable)
  1. informaluncountableAn abbreviated form of language used in texting, instant messaging, chatrooms, etc.

    Synonyms: textspeak

Synonyms & antonyms

nounAn abbreviated form of language used in texting, instant messaging, chatrooms, etc.

Similar
textspeak
Also see
textspeak

Origin

From text + -ese.

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Cite this entry
APA

textese. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/textese

MLA

“textese.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/textese. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “textese,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/textese.

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