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IM

Meaning Instant message
Type Acronym
Usage General (not just online)
Comments

Can be used as a noun or a verb, as in sending an IM to someone or IMing another person.

Example "Wanna chat on IM 2nite?"
Updated April 11, 2023
Meaning Instant messenger
Type Acronym
Usage General (not just online)
Comments

Short for AOL Instant Messenger or other instant messaging programs such as Yahoo! Messenger and Live (MSN) Messenger.

Example "We chatted via IM for almost four hours yesterday."
Updated April 11, 2023
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