Quick answer: 1der (informal) — In plain English, “1der”: wonder. Meanwhile, RLY (informal) — In plain English, “RLY”: really.
1. 1der ↗
Category: Internet essentials
Register: informal
Regions: Online
In plain English, “1der”: wonder.
When it fits: Choose this wording when the meaning above fits what you intend to say. Give the reader enough surrounding context to follow the example; if clarity matters more than the shorthand, use the plain-English wording instead.
When to avoid: Avoid assuming that a label reveals somebody’s motives or private behavior. If you are unsure how your words will be understood, explain the situation directly and ask a clarifying question rather than relying on the expression alone.
“I 1der whether the new patch will finally resolve the lag issue that plagued us all week.”
In plain English: I wonder whether the new patch will finally resolve the lag issue that plagued us all week.
2. RLY ↗
Category: Internet essentials
Register: informal
Regions: Online
In plain English, “RLY”: really.
When it fits: Choose this wording when the meaning above fits what you intend to say. Give the reader enough surrounding context to follow the example; if clarity matters more than the shorthand, use the plain-English wording instead.
When to avoid: Avoid assuming that a label reveals somebody’s motives or private behavior. If you are unsure how your words will be understood, explain the situation directly and ask a clarifying question rather than relying on the expression alone.
“When the ancient dragon finally opened its mouth, I was RLY shocked by the unexpected kindness it showed.”
In plain English: When the ancient dragon finally opened its mouth, I was really shocked by the unexpected kindness it showed.
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