SO

What Does SO Mean in a Text?

The Growing Glossary of Dating Slang

If you're new to online dating, then I'm afraid there is whole new language with well over 250 terms for you to learn.

Particularly since the rise of the iKids, people have been far more open about their sexual preferences and desires, and this has generated a long glossary of new dating terms. Many sexual preferences are still abbreviated on dating sites, presumably with the idea that those who do not understand the term do not need to know it. That thinking does not help newcomers though. Here is the term you're looking for:

SO means "Shout Out" and "Significant Other."

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The abbreviation SO is widely used with the meanings "Shout Out" (i.e, mention) and "Significant Other" (i.e., partner). SO is often typed as S/O and s/o.

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When I write SO, I mean this:

"Shout Out"

Summary of Key Points

"Shout Out" is a common definition for SO on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.

SO
Definition:	Shout Out
Type:	Abbreviation
Guessability:	3: Guessable
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

Second Definition for SO

"Significant Other" is another common definition for SO.

SO
Definition:	Significant Other
Type:	Abbreviation
Guessability:	3: Guessable
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

Example of SO Used in a Text

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