What Does TCTC Mean in a Text?
The Quick Answer
TCTC (Too Close To Call) is used to describe a situation where it is almost impossible to predict what the result might be.More Detail...
Although TCTC is typically used in a sports or competition context (such as races, games or boxing bouts), it can also be applied more widely to other topics of conversation (e.g., political debates or social situations).Image for TCTC
When I write TCTC, I mean this:

The image shows a race that is too close to call.
Summary of Key Points
We have summarized the key points in the table below:TCTC | |
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Definition: | Too Close to Call |
Type: | Abbreviation |
Guessability: | ![]() 2: Quite easy to guess |
Typical Users: | ![]() Adults and Teenagers |
Examples of TCTC in Sentences
Here are examples of TCTC in conversations:- Charlie: Do you know who won that race?
- Jordan: I have no idea. TCTC
- Charlie: So, do you think she is going to dump him for standing her up?
- Jordan: I don't know. TCTC
An Academic Look at TCTC
TCTC is an initialism abbreviation. This means it is pronounced using its individual letters (i.e., Tee See Tee See). (Initialisms contrast with acronyms, which are spoken like words.)TCTC is used as a standalone declarative sentence (i.e., a statement), which translates best as "It is too close to call." In other words, it is not used as another part of speech within a wider sentence.
What Did We Say before Texting and Social Media?
Before the digital era, we might have said something like "It is anyone's guess" or "I'd say that is 50-50" instead of TCTC.Example of TCTC Used in a Text
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