textspeak

English

/ˈtɛkst.spik/

noun
Definitions
  • (informal) The abbreviated, simplified form of language used in text messages, which often elides vowels and omits punctuation and capitalisation.

Etymology

Compound from English text + English speak.

Origin

English

speak

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