121
What Does 121 Mean in a Text?
121 means "One-to-One." 121 is commonly used for brevity in chat rooms or on social-media sites when someone wishes to initiate a conversation or meeting between themselves and one other person.Of note:
- 121 is also a popular name for confidential counselling services.
- 121 may also be written 1-2-1.
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When I write 121, I mean this:
The image shows 2 people having a 121.
Summary of Key Points
"One To One" is the most common definition for 121 on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.121 | |
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Definition: | One To One |
Type: | Abbreviation |
Guessability: | 1: Easy to guess |
Typical Users: | Adults and Teenagers |
Examples of 121 in Sentences
Here are examples of 121 being used in conversations:- Mel: I really need some 121 Spanish classes.
- Craig: That's a good idea. You sound like the English equivalent of Manuel from Fawlty Towers.
- Sharon: My manager has called me in for a 121 meeting.
- Claire: Are you worried?
An Academic Look at 121
121 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. Nevertheless, "slang terms" are still regularly used to make messages more entertaining or to express individuality. "Slang terms" differ from icons because they are not pictorial representations.What Did We Say before Texting and Social Media?
Before the digital era, we would have just said "One-to-One" or something like "Face-to-Face" instead of using the internet slang term 121.Using Numbers in Texts
This video shows the different ways that numbers are used in "text speak":Example of 121 Used in a Text
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See Also
See our list of cool heart symbols F2F (face to face) MUG (face) UC&P (up close and personal) UCAP (up close and personal) PM (private message) PVT (private) WTGP? (want to go private?) Using the accented lettersQuiz
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