RED

What Does RED Mean in a Text?

RED means "Communist" and "Relative Energy Deficiency." Here is more information on each of these definitions of RED.

Communist

In general chat, including on social media and in chat forums, RED means "Communist."

During the revolutions in 19th-century Europe, a red flag was adopted as the symbol of socialism. In later years, red was chosen of the main color of many socialist movements and parties, and of communist states such Russia and China.

"The Red Flag" is the anthem of the British Labour Party.

Relative Energy Deficiency

Relative Energy Deficiency in sport (RED-S) occurs as a result of insufficient energy intake relative to energy expenditure.

RED-S can alter many physiological systems in athletes, including metabolism, menstrual function, bone health, immunity, protein synthesis, and cardiovascular and psychological health.

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meaning of RED

"Communist"

Summary of Key Points for the First Definition

"Communist" is the most common definition for RED on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.
RED
Definition:Communist
Type:Word
Guessability:guessability level 2

2: Quite easy to guess

Typical Users:typical user
Adults and Teenagers

Summary of Key Points for the Second Definition

"Relative Energy Deficiency" is another common definition for RED.
RED
Definition:Relative Energy Deficiency
Type:Word
Guessability:guessability level 4

4: Difficult to guess

Typical Users:typical user
Adults and Teenagers

Example of RED Used in a Text

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