Word
ppl
Definition
n. a short way to write the word 'people' when texting or using social media.
n. a common orthographic abbreviation for 'people' used in informal digital registers such as instant messaging and social media.
Examples
“I hope more ppl come to the party.”
“She sent a quick text asking how many ppl were already at the restaurant.”
“While common in casual digital discourse, using 'ppl' in a professional email may lead the recipient to perceive the sender as unprofessional or overly informal.”
Examples
simple
“I hope more ppl come to the party.”
contextual
“She sent a quick text asking how many ppl were already at the restaurant.”
complex
“While common in casual digital discourse, using 'ppl' in a professional email may lead the recipient to perceive the sender as unprofessional or overly informal.”
Usage
Used almost exclusively in written digital communication; it is not a spoken form.
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