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netspeak Meaning & Definition

What Does Netspeak Mean?

Netspeak is used as a noun meaning An informal form of written language used on the Internet, characterized by abbreviations and emoticons.

Netspeak Definition (Noun)

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

Synonyms of Netspeak

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Word Forms & Grammar

netspeak (uncountable)

Words That Rhyme With Netspeak

yet speak

Origin of Netspeak

From net +‎ -speak, coined by British linguist David Crystal in 2001 who originally wrote it capitalized as "Netspeak".[1]

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