UI

What Does UI Mean in a Text?

Gaming Slang for Newbies

If you're new to gaming, then there is more to learn than just a game's moves and strategy. Gamers should also be familiar with gaming slang, which has around 200 terms in common usage, many of which are difficult for new players to guess. But, you should persevere. Understanding gaming jargon improves collaboration by helping gamers to convey complex strategies, emotions, and actions quickly. Here is the term you care about:

UI means "User Interface" and "Unidentified."

User Interface

The "User Interface" is the interface between the human user and a device (e.g., a computer, machine or game). The UI can include touch screens, keyboards, a mouse, microphones, VR goggles and (especially in gaming) a joystick or controller. UI also includes the means by which the device communicates with the user (e.g., through the screen, via speakers, through gaming chairs or other accessories).

Unidentified

UI is also widely used as an abbreviation of the word "Unidentified."

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When I write UI, I mean this:

"User Interface"

Summary of Key Points

"User Interface" is the most common definition for UI on gaming apps like Discord and in texting.

UI
Definition:	User Interface
Type:	Abbreviation
Guessability:	2: Quite easy to guess
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

"Unidentified" is another common definition for UI.

UI
Definition:	Unidentified
Type:	Abbreviation
Guessability:	2: Quite easy to guess
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

Examples of UI in Sentences

Here are examples of UI in conversations:

• Ian: What's the UI like on the new console?
• Dani: As bad as the old UI.
(Here UI means "User Interface.")

• Ollie: Why can't Rick make it tonight?
• Sam: Not sure. Some UI problem at work.
(Here UI means "Unidentified.")

Example of UI Used in a Text

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