| Meaning |
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| Type |
Abbreviation |
| Usage |
Online Only (chat, messaging, e-mail) |
| Rank |
 | Common - used often |
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| Comments |
May refer to the action of downloading a file (verb) or the downloaded file itself (noun). View the Download definition. |
| Meaning |
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| Type |
Abbreviation |
| Usage |
General (not just online) |
| Rank |
 | Average - used occasionally |
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| Comments |
Often used in the context, "Keep it on the DL," which means keep it secret, or just between us. |
| Meaning |
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| Type |
Abbreviation |
| Usage |
Online Only (chat, messaging, e-mail) |
| Rank |
 | Uncommon - rarely used |
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| Comments |
Means the person may be away from his or her computer every half hour or so to tend to the laundry. |
Acronyms and abbreviations used in e-mail, online chat, instant messaging, and text messaging.
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