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leetspeak

/ˈliːt.spiːk/

Meanings
proper noun
A form of chatspeak characterized most strongly by its alphanumeric substitutions.

Examples :

"My younger brother tried to hide his online gaming by using leetspeak in his text messages, writing "h4x0r" instead of "hacker." "
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Related Words

Illustration younger

younger adjective

/ˈjʌŋɡə/ /ˈjʌŋɡɚ/

In the early part of growth or life; born not long ago.

"a lamb is a young sheep;  these picture books are for young readers"

Illustration gaming

gaming verb

/ˈɡeɪmɪŋ/

To gamble.

"He was gaming with borrowed money, hoping to win big. "

Illustration instead

instead adverb

/ɪnˈstɛd/

In the place of something (usually mentioned earlier); as a substitute or alternative.

"I was going to go shopping, but I went dancing instead."

Illustration writing

writing noun

/ˈɹaɪtɪŋ/

Graphism of symbols such as letters that express some meaning.

"My son's writing homework included practicing cursive letters. "

Illustration substitutions

substitutions noun

/ˌsʌbstɪˈtuːʃənz/ /ˌsʌbstɪˈtjuːʃənz/

The act of substituting or the state of being substituted.

"The soccer coach made two substitutions during the second half of the game to bring in fresh players. "

Illustration online

online verb

/ɒnˈlaɪn/

To bring (a system, etc.) online; to promote to an active or running state.

""The IT department worked hard to online the new server by the end of the week." "

Illustration hacker

hacker noun

/hækə(ɹ)/

One who is expert at programming and solving problems with a computer.

"The computer hacker quickly found a solution to the family's internet connection problem. "

Illustration messages

messages noun

/ˈmɛsɪd͡ʒɪz/

A communication, or what is communicated; any concept or information conveyed.

"The student checked her phone for messages from her teacher about the homework assignment. "

Illustration brother

brother noun

/ˈbɹɐðɘ(ɹ)/ /ˈbɹʌðə(ɹ)/ /ˈbɹʌðɚ/

Son of the same parents as another person.

"My brother and I both attend the same high school. "

Illustration strongly

strongly adverb

/stɹɑŋli/ /stɹɒŋli/ /stɹɔŋli/

In a strong or powerful manner.

"In the third race, Renowned Blaze finished strongly to win, paying sixteen dollars."

Illustration alphanumeric

alphanumeric noun

/ˌæl.fə.n(j)uːˈmɛ.ɹɪk/

An alphanumeric character.

"Here are a few options, prioritizing simplicity and clarity for English learners: * "The password must contain at least one alphanumeric." * "This identification code requires an alphanumeric." * "Each license plate includes an alphanumeric.""

Illustration characterized

characterized verb

/ˈkæɹəktəɹaɪzd/

To depict someone or something a particular way (often negative).

"The teacher characterized the student as disruptive in class. "