AIM

What Does AIM Mean in a Text?

AIM means "AOL Instant Messenger."

AIM is an acronym and abbreviation used to refer to the AOL instant messaging service.

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When I write AIM, I mean this:

meaning of AIM

"AOL Instant Messenger"

Summary of Key Points

"AOL Instant Messenger" is the most common definition for AIM on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.
AIM
Definition:AOL Instant Messenger
Type:Acronym
Guessability:guessability level 4

4: Difficult to guess

Typical Users:typical user
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

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