What Does CTU Mean in a Text?
The Quick Answer
When used in a text, CTU means "Counter Terrorist Unit." 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.Image for CTU
When I write CTU, I mean this:

"Counter Terrorist Unit"
Summary of Key Points
We have summarized the key points in the table below:CTU | |
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Definition: | Counter Terrorist Unit |
Type: | Abbreviation |
Guessability: | ![]() 4: Difficult to guess |
Typical Users: | ![]() Adults and Teenagers |
Example of CTU Used in a Text
CTU
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