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What Does DOX Mean in a Text?

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The Quick Answer

DOX means "Publish Private Information About a Person" and "Documents."

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When I write DOX, I mean this:

"Publish Private Information About a Person"

Summary of Key Points for First Definition of DOX

"Publish Private Information About a Person" is, by far, the most common meaning for DOX when it is used in a text. (Bear in mind that it could have another meaning if used in a different context.)

DOX
Definition:	Publish Private Information About a Person
Type:	Word
Guessability:	4: Difficult to guess
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

Summary of Key Points for Second Definition of DOX

"Documents" is another common definition for DOX on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.

DOX
Definition:	Documents
Type:	Word and Abbreviation
Guessability:	2: Quite easy to guess
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

Example of DOX Used in a Text

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