texting

noun
UK: /ˈtekstɪŋ/
US: /ˈtekstɪŋ/

  1. The activity of sending text messages using a mobile phone.

    1. Texting is so common these days among young people. [ ] [ ]
    2. She spends a large part of her day texting her friends and family members. [ ] [ ]

  2. The practice of exchanging short written messages between mobile phones.

    1. I'm used to texting with my friends all day long. [ ] [ ]
    2. Due to texting while driving, our insurance costs have dramatically increased. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

sms im
texting verb

  1. To send someone a text message using a mobile phone.

    1. I'm just texting my mom, I'll be quick now. [ ] [ ]
    2. He was texting during the class so the teacher asked him to leave. [ ] [ ]

  2. To communicate by sending text messages.

    1. Are you texting me from your new phone that you bought? [ ] [ ]
    2. She prefers texting to calling, because she says it's less intrusive. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "texting" in English means: The activity of sending text messages using a mobile phone., The practice of exchanging short written messages between mobile phones..

The phonetic transcription of "texting" is /ˈtekstɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈtekstɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "texting": sms, im.

Example usage of "texting": "Texting is so common these days among young people.". More examples on the page.