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DOX

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:

meaning of DOX

"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:guessability level 4

4: Difficult to guess

Typical Users:typical user

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:guessability level 2
2: Quite easy to guess
Typical Users:typical user

Adults and Teenagers

Example of DOX Used in a Text

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