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ppl

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ppl
  1. 1 people (n.)
    B1 Intermediate Informal Slang

    a short way to write the word 'people' when texting or using social media.

    a common orthographic abbreviation for 'people' used in informal digital registers such as instant messaging and social media.

    Example

    I'm going to the beach with some ppl from work this weekend.

    Example

    The use of 'ppl' in professional emails is generally discouraged, as it may signal a lack of formality to the recipient.

    Usage

    Used almost exclusively in written digital communication; it is not a spoken form.
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