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Record 1 2023-05-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • General Vocabulary
  • Internet and Telematics
DEF

The jargon, abbreviations, and emoticons typically used by frequent internet users.

CONT

Internet slang originated in the early days of the Internet with some terms predating the Internet. The earliest forms of Internet slang assumed people's knowledge of programming and commands in a specific language. Internet slang is used in chat rooms, social networking services, online games, video games and in the online community.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Vocabulaire général
  • Internet et télématique
DEF

[Ensemble] d'abréviations et d'acronymes utilisés dans les communications sur Internet (messageries, forums, médias sociaux, etc.).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Vocabulario general
  • Internet y telemática
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