SN

What Does SN Mean?

SN means "Say Nothing," "Sike Nah," and "Screen Name." Here is more information about each of these definitions of SN, with examples of use.

Say Nothing

The abbreviation SN is widely used online and in text messaging with the meaning "Say Nothing." In this context SN is typically used as an order to keep quiet, but it may also be used as an acknowledgement of thanks (similar to "That's alright," or "Don't mention it"). For example:

• Ali: I hear Les dumped you.
• Jo: SN.
(Here, SN is an order to keep quiet.)

• Lee: Thanks very much for your help with everything.
• Fran: SN. Glad to be of service.
(Here, SN is an acknowledgement of thanks.)

Sike Nah

SN is commonly used online as an abbreviation of the phrase "Sike Nah", to indicate that something that has just been typed was intended as a joke or a prank on the recipient. In this context, SN is similar in meaning to phrases such as "Fooled you!" and "Just kidding!" For example:

• Joe: On reflection, I've decided you're right and it's only fair to call the election for you.
• Donald: That's the bestest news I've had all day. I knew you'd see that I was the rightest.
• Joe: SN! Get your stuff moved out of my house now, loser!

Video Summarizing SIKE (and therefore "SN")

Here's a short video explaining how SIKE is used: "SIKE" is the main term, but it is often seen as PSYCH, SIKE-NAH, PSYNAH, or just SN.

Screen Name

A "Screen Name" is a name by which a person chooses to be identified in online communications. An SN may be based on an actual name, a word or combination of words, or a random string of characters. For example:

• Toni: What's your name?
• Jess: Jess Long.
• Toni: I'll look you up. What's your SN?
• Jess: Jess.Long.
• Toni: Really?
• Jess: Why complicate things?

Example of SN Used in a Text