RU18

What Does RU18 Mean?

RU18 means "Are You 18?"

Parents beware: RU18 is one of many abbreviations that suggest your child may be part of a conversation of a sexual nature, may be being groomed for a meeting, or is hiding inappropriate activity from you. Check out our page on online grooming for more examples of abbreviations to watch out for.

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When I write RU18, I mean this: meaning of RU18 "Are You 18?"

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"Are You 18?" is the most common definition for RU18 on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.
RU18
Definition:Are You 18?
Type:Cyber Term
Guessability:guessability level 1
1: Easy to guess
Typical Users:typical user
Adults and Teenagers

Example of RU18 Used in a Text

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