netspeak

English

noun
Definitions
  • An informal form of written language used on the Internet, characterized by abbreviations and emoticons.

Etymology

Suffix from English net (network, openwork fabric mesh, neat, elegant).

Origin

English

net

Gloss

network, openwork fabric mesh, neat, elegant

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