IRC

What Does IRC Mean in a Text?

IRC means "Internet Relay Chat."

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When I write IRC, I mean this:

meaning of IRC

"Internet Relay Chat"

Summary of Key Points

"Internet Relay Chat" is the most common definition for IRC on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.
IRC
Definition:Internet Relay Chat
Type:Abbreviation
Guessability:guessability level 4
4: Difficult to guess
Typical Users:typical user

Adults and Teenagers

Example of IRC Used in a Text

IRC
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