AAE

What Does AAE Mean in a Text?

The Quick Answer

When used in a text, AAE means "African American English." While this is its most common meaning in texting, be aware that it is a rare term, and it might mean something else. If our meaning does not fit, give the context of your conversation a name (e.g., love, sport, space, astronomy) and include it in your search term.

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When I write AAE, I mean this:

"African American English"

Summary of Key Points

"African American English" is, by far, the most common meaning for AAE when it is used in a text. (Bear in mind that it could have another meaning if used in a different context.)

AAE
Definition:	African American English
Type:	Abbreviation
Guessability:	2: Quite easy to guess
Typical Users:	Adults, Teenagers, and Under 13s

Example of AAE Used in a Text

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