Word
THX
Phoneticsthx
Definition
interj. a short way to write 'thanks' in text messages or online. You use it when you want to be quick and casual with your friends.
interj. a non-standard orthographic abbreviation for 'thanks'. Used primarily in digital communication to express gratitude in a highly informal manner.
Examples
“I got the files, thx.”
“He sent a quick text saying 'thx for the help' after I finished moving his boxes.”
“While common in instant messaging, using 'thx' in a professional email might make the sender appear lazy or disrespectful to a senior colleague.”
Examples
simple
“I got the files, thx.”
contextual
“He sent a quick text saying 'thx for the help' after I finished moving his boxes.”
complex
“While common in instant messaging, using 'thx' in a professional email might make the sender appear lazy or disrespectful to a senior colleague.”
Usage
Typically used in text-based digital communication; not used in spoken English or formal writing.
Pitfall
Dear Sir, thx for the job offer.
Dear Sir, thank you for the job offer.
This abbreviation is too informal for professional correspondence and should be replaced with 'thank you'.
Scan code
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