netspeak

English

Etymology

net +‎ -speak

Noun

netspeak (uncountable)

1. An informal form of written language used on the Internet, characterized by abbreviations, and emoticons.
   • 2010, Ralph W. Crosby, It’s The Customer, Stupid!

     So, the point of this discussion is not just about the value of proofreading or the intrusion of netspeak—it's about the mistake of not understanding their impact on our ability to communicate with the customer.

Related terms

• chatspeak
• leetspeak

See also

• Appendix:English internet slang

Anagrams

• Stepanek