number homophone
A "number homophone" involves using numbers that sound like words to simplify communication, especially in informal contexts like texting.
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Definition
B1Informal Communication
(informal, texting, online)A digit used in place of a word or part of a word that sounds similar.
Example
- "4" is used to mean "for," as in "Thanks 4 your help."
- "b4" represents "before," as in "I'll call you b4 I leave."
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "number homophone":