C2C

What Does C2C Mean in a Text?

C2C means "Consumer To Consumer" and "Cam To Cam."

Consumer To Consumer

When used with the meaning "Consumer To Consumer," the abbreviation C2C describes any transaction in which members of the public buy and sell amongst themselves, as opposed to dealing directly with a business. This type of transaction may take place online or offline and either directly or via a third party, such as an online auction site or a classified advertisement.

C2C contrasts with B2C, which refers to "Business To Consumer" transactions.

Cam To Cam

When used with the meaning "Cam To Cam," C2C refers to a remote conversation where everyone involved is visible to each other via webcam. Typically, C2C chats would take place between only two people.

In online chat rooms or on dating sites, a request for C2C could be viewed as a proposition for remote or voyeuristic sex. However, it can also be a simple request for a one-to-one conversation. The context of the request should help decide which meaning is applicable.

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When I write C2C, I mean this:

meaning of C2C

C2C also means "Cam To Cam."

Summary of Key Points

First Definition for C2C.

"Consumer to Consumer" is the most common definition for C2C on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.
C2C
Definition:Consumer to Consumer
Type:Abbreviation
Guessability:guessability level 3
3: Guessable
Typical Users:typical user

Adults and Teenagers

Second Definition for C2C

C2C is also widely used with the meaning "Cam To Cam," especially on adult dating sites."
C2C
Definition:Cam To Cam
Type:Abbreviation
Guessability:guessability level 2
2: Quite easy to guess
Typical Users:typical user

Adults and Teenagers

Examples of C2C in Sentences

Here are examples of C2C being used in conversations:
  • Isabella: Do you want to buy my car before I ask the garage for part-exchange?
  • Noah: Yes please. Can we do it C2C, so we both get a better deal?
  • (Here, C2C means Consumer To Consumer.)
  • Olivia: What do you want me to do?
  • Mason: Take your clothes off and let's go C2C.
  • Olivia: I'm at work.
  • Mason: I know.
  • (Here, C2C means Cam To Cam.)

An Academic Look at C2C

C2C is defined as an "internet slang term" by our team because some of its characters are used as substitutes for letters. Most "slang terms" were introduced to reduce the number of key strokes required to write the word, but since the arrival of predictive texting and keyboards on mobile devices, this efficiency is no longer required.

What Did We Say before Texting and Social Media?

Before the digital era, we might have said something like "Private sale" or "Face-to-face" instead of using C2C.

Using Numbers in Texts

This video shows the different ways that numbers are used in "text speak":

Example of C2C Used in a Text

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