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''Teh'' is an Internet slang neologism most frequently used as an English article (grammar), article, based on a common typographical error of "''English articles#Definite article, the".'' ''Teh'' has subsequently developed grammar, grammatical usages distinct from ''the''. It is not common in spoken or written English outside technical or leetspeak circles, but when spoken, it is pronounced , , or . Usage ''Teh'' originates from the common Typographical error, typo of ''the'', as might both occur and remain uncorrected when a person was typing rapidly prior to the widespread availability of autocorrect helper applications, and has become conventionalized in a variety of contexts. In addition, it is a standard feature of leetspeak and can be used ironically or to mock someone's lack of "geek, techie" knowledge or skills, as an insult, or to reinforce a group's elitism; cf. eye dialect. References External links * Internet slang Leet Nonstandard spelling {{English-lang ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Internet Slang
Internet slang (also called Internet shorthand, cyber-slang, netspeak, digispeak or chatspeak) is a non-standard or unofficial form of language used by people on the Internet to communicate to one another. An example of Internet slang is "LOL" meaning "laugh out loud". Since Internet slang is constantly changing, it is difficult to provide a standardized definition.Yin Yan (2006) World Wide Web and the Formation of the Chinese and English "Internet Slang Union". Computer-Assisted Foreign Language Education. Vol. 1. However, it can be understood to be any type of slang that Internet users have popularized, and in many cases, have coined. Such terms often originate with the purpose of saving keystrokes or to compensate for small character limits. Many people use the same abbreviations in texting, instant messaging, and social networking websites. Acronyms, keyboard symbols, and abbreviations are common types of Internet slang. New dialects of slang, such as leet or Lolspeak, dev ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
