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SOS

Meaning Save our souls
Type Acronym
Usage General (not just online)
Comments

Standard distress signal; represented in morse code by short short short, long long long, short short short; often used as a noun, i.e. "I sent out an SOS."

Example "If my base keeps getting attacked again, I am going to have to send out an SOS for some help."
Updated August 9, 2024
Meaning Someone over shoulder
Type Acronym
Usage Online Only (chat, messaging, e-mail)
Comments

Used in online chat to warn message recipient to be careful what he or she types since another person on the other end is watching.

Example "SOS, just so you know."
Updated July 19, 2023
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