IM

Instant Messaging -or- Immediate Message

(pronounced: I-M)

See instant messaging for a full definition.

Online jargon, also known as text message shorthand, used primarily in texting, online chat, instant messaging, email, blogs, and newsgroup postings, these types of abbreviations are also referred to as chat acronyms.  

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See also : Skype  SMS  acronym  leetspeak  shorthand  
NetLingo Classification: Acronyms and Text Message

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