RT

What Does RT Mean in a Text?

RT means "Replacement Theory," "Retweet," and "Real Time." Here is more information about each of these definitions of RT.

Replacement Theory

Replacement Theory (RT) (or the Great Replacement Theory (GRT)) is a conspiracy theory that claims that the immigration policies of Western elites are part of a plot designed to replace the political power and culture of white people living in Western countries.

For further details see GRT (Great Replacement Theory).

Retweet

On the social networking app Twitter, RT is used with the meaning "retweet." A retweet is a re-posting of a Tweet.

Real Time

RT is also used with the meaning "real time." In this context, RT refers to something that is happening at that actual moment.

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When I write RT, I mean this:

meaning of RT

"Replacement Theory"

Summary of Key Points for First Definition

"Replacement Theory" is a common definition for RT on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.
RT
Definition:Replacement Theory
Type:Abbreviation
Guessability:guessability level 3

3: Guessable

Typical Users:typical user

Adults and Teenagers

Summary of Key Points for Second Definition

"Retweet" is another common definition for RT.
RT
Definition:Retweet
Type:Abbreviation
Guessability:guessability level 2
2: Quite easy to guess
Typical Users:typical user

Adults and Teenagers

Summary of Key Points for Third Definition

RT also means "Real Time."
RT
Definition:Real Time
Type:Abbreviation
Guessability:guessability level 2
2: Quite easy to guess
Typical Users:typical user

Adults and Teenagers

Example of RT Used in a Text

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