SO

What Does SO Mean in a Text?

SO means "Shout Out" and "Significant Other."

The abbreviation SO is widely used with the meanings "Shout Out" (i.e, mention) and "Significant Other" (i.e., partner).

SO is often typed as S/O and s/o.

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When I write SO, I mean this:

meaning of SO

"Shout Out"

Summary of Key Points

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

3: Guessable

Typical Users:typical user

Adults and Teenagers

Second Definition for SO

"Significant Other" is another common definition for SO.
SO
Definition:Significant Other
Type:Abbreviation
Guessability:guessability level 3

3: Guessable

Typical Users:typical user

Adults and Teenagers

Example of SO Used in a Text

SO
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