Definition

The internet's shorthand dialect: a chaotic mix of abbreviations, slang, and txtspeak that evolved from chatrooms where speed mattered more than spelling. lol, brb, u, ur—the language of a generation refusing to use full words.

Example Usage

My mom keeps asking what I mean by 'lol' and 'ngl'—she doesn't speak chatlish.

Source: Urban Dictionary (https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=chatlish&defid=1495230)

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lollam

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Gilet-less

When one goes out sporting a coat or jacket but all of the homies are rocking super cool gilet and hoody combos!

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