What Does SP Mean in Texting?

When you see SP in a text message, SP stands for “spelling”.

 

What type of word is SP?

SP is an abbreviation because SP represents a shortened version of Spelling.

Read on to find out when to use SP in text messages and who uses it.  You can also learn whether you will get in trouble using SP in a conversation.

 

Do you know what SP means when you see it in a text?

The easiest way to understand when to use SP in a text message is to see a few examples:

 

Text Example 1:

If you aren’t sure if you spelled a word correctly, you can take a guess and ask the person if you are correct:

I stopped at the parke (sp?) today.

 

Translation:

I stopped at the parke (not sure of the spelling of parke) today.

 

 

When to Use SP in a text message?

Use SP if you are writing a word in a text message and don’t know if you have the right spelling.  You can also use SP if you point out someone else’s misspelling.

 

Is SP offensive to Use?

No, you are only pointing out a misspelling.  SP could be offensive if someone thinks you are talking about an alternative meaning of SP.

 

Who Uses SP?

SP is most often used by teenagers and young adults on text messages.

 

Common Places to see SP 

  • Text messages
  • Social Media

 

 

Does SP have a different meaning on Social Media?

Yes, there are many different meanings of SP.  It just depends on the context of when it is being used.

 

 

Are there any other meanings for SP?

Yes, a few alternatives meanings include:

  • Sex Party
  • Standard Practice
  • Starting Price

 

 

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