When you see … in a text message, … stands for a break in a conversation or a pause. This can mean the person has no idea what to say back to something you said.
Another way to think of … is the text message equivalent of an awkward pause in a real life conversation. An awkward moment of silence in a real life conversation would translate into … in a text message conversation.
What type of word is …?
… is considered an ellipse which is used when words are omitted from a quotation. The … represents the missing words in a quotation.
Read on to find out when to use … in text messages and who uses it. You can also learn whether you will get in trouble using … in a conversation.
Do you know what … means when you see it in a text?
The easiest way to understand when to use DTF in a text message is to see a few examples:
Text Example 1:
Person 1: I can’t believe you stole my bike!
Person 2: I didn’t steal your bike!
Person 1: I watched you do it on the condo’s video camera
Person 2: …
Translation:
The person accused of stealing a bike was caught in a lie. Rather than lie further, the person just typed … to represent an awkward pause in the conversation.
When to Use … in a text message?
Use … if you are not sure what to say in a conversation. You can also use … if you want to omit a few words in your conversation and you want the other person to know that you are omitting a few words.
Is … offensive to Use?
No, using … is not offensive to use in a text message. It just symbolizes an awkward pause or that you are omitting a few words from the sentence.
Who Uses …?
… is used by people of all ages.
Common Places to see …
- Text messages
- Snapchat
- TikTok
Does … have a different meaning on Social Media?
Yes, … can mean different things on text message and social media.
Are there any other meanings for … ?
Yes, there are some other meanings for … .
- … – Is an auto generated text message that symbolizes someone is actively responding to the text message you just sent them.
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