What Does AIM Mean in a Text?
The Quick Answer
AIM means "AOL Instant Messenger."More Observations...
AIM is an acronym and abbreviation used to refer to the AOL instant messaging service.Image for AIM
When I write AIM, I mean this:
"AOL Instant Messenger"
Summary of Key Points
"AOL Instant Messenger" is, by far, the most common meaning for AIM when it is used in a text. (Bear in mind that it could have another meaning if used in a different context.)| AIM | |
|---|---|
| Definition: | AOL Instant Messenger |
| Type: | Acronym |
| Guessability: |  4: Difficult to guess |
| Typical Users: |  Adults and Teenagers |
An Academic Look at AIM
AIM is an acronym (i.e., an abbreviation spoken like a word). Acronyms differ from initialism abbreviations, which are pronounced using their individual letters (e.g., BTS, ORM).Example of AIM Used in a Text
AIM
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