textese en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree English text Proto-Indo-European *-iskos Proto-Germanic *-iskaz Proto-West Germanic *-iskbor. Late Latin -iscus ▲ Vulgar Latin -iscus Latin -ēnsis Old French -eisbor. Middle English -eys English -ese English textese From text + -ese.
Meanings
- (informal, uncountable) An abbreviated form of language used in texting, instant messaging, chatrooms, etc.