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DEAR

What Does DEAR Mean in a Text?

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The Quick Answer

When used in a text, DEAR means "Drop Everything and Read." 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 DEAR, I mean this:

meaning of DEAR

"Drop Everything and Read"

Summary of Key Points

"Drop Everything and Read" is, by far, the most common meaning for DEAR when it is used in a text. (Bear in mind that it could have another meaning if used in a different context.)
DEAR
Definition:Drop Everything and Read
Type:Abbreviation
Guessability:guessability level 4
4: Difficult to guess
Typical Users:typical user

Adults and Teenagers

Example of DEAR Used in a Text

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