2U2

What Does 2U2 Mean in a Text?

The Quick Answer

2U2 means "To You Too."

More Observations...

The abbreviation 2U2 is an "internet slang term" used in text-based conversations to mean "To You Too." 2U2 is normally used in response to a message ending with the abbreviation 2U (To You).

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When I write 2U2, I mean this:

2U2 is a way of acknowledging a greeting.

Summary of Key Points

"To You Too" is, by far, the most common meaning for 2U2 when it is used in a text. (Bear in mind that it could have another meaning if used in a different context.)

2U2
Definition:	To You Too
Type:	Abbreviation
Guessability:	1: Easy to guess
Typical Users:	Adults, Teenagers, and Under 13s

Examples of 2U2 in Sentences

Here are examples of 2U2 in conversations:

• Team Medic: Congratulations on your victory, Lance!
• Lance: Congratulations 2U2, Doc. I couldn't have done it without you.

• Twin sister 1: Happy birthday, sis!
• Twin sister 2: Happy birthday 2U2, sis!

An Academic Look at 2U2

2U2 is classified by our team as an "internet slang term" as opposed to an initialism abbreviation or an acronym. Initially, "internet slang terms" were introduced for brevity, but, particularly with the advent of predictive texting and on-screen keyboards, they are now mostly employed for fun. "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 "To You Too" instead of using the abbreviation 2U2.

Using Numbers in Texts

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

Example of 2U2 Used in a Text

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