instant message

noun, verb — 2 senses

instant message

noun

1

Communication, Communications, Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences A message conveyed through an instant messaging program.

Derived terms: IM
Related terms: direct message, private message

instant message

verb

1

Communication, Communications, Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences To convey a message via an instant messaging program.

Derived terms: IM

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