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What Does SS Mean in a Text?

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The abbreviation SS has a number of meanings, including "Selfie Sunday," "Screen Shot," "Schutzstaffel," "Short Stacked," "Short Stop," and "Missing."

Selfie Sunday

On Sundays, many people share their selfies with the hashtag #SS, meaning "Selfie Sunday."

Screen Shot

SS is widely used with the meaning "Screen Shot" to refer to an image capture of a phone, tablet or computer screen.

Schutzstaffel

The abbreviation SS is widely recognized as the initials of the military organization which was one of the most powerful and feared organizations in Nazi Germany. SS stands for "Schutzstaffel," which is German for "Protective Echelon."

Short Stacked

In poker and other card games played for stakes, SS refers to the condition in which a player has a relatively small quantity of chips relative to the stakes.

Short Stop

In baseball and softball, SS means "Short Stop." In this context, SS is a fielding position between second and third base.

Missing

In gaming, SS is used with the meaning "Missing" (or "Miss") when an enemy champion has gone missing from play. The last two letters of the word "Miss" are used, as they can be typed faster than "Miss" or "Missing."

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When I write SS, I mean this:

"Selfie Sunday)"

Summary of Key Points

First Definition of SS

"Selfie Sunday" is, by far, the most common meaning for #SS when it is used in a text. (Bear in mind that it could have another meaning if used in a different context.)