AD

What Does AD Mean in a Text?

AD means "Anno Domini" (In the year of our Lord) and "Accidental Discharge."

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meaning of AD

"Anno Domini (In the year of our Lord)"

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First definition of AD

"Anno Domini" (In the year of our Lord) is the most common definition for AD on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.
AD
Definition:Anno Domini (In the year of our Lord)
Type:Abbreviation
Guessability:guessability level 2
2: Quite easy to guess
Typical Users:typical user

Adults, Teenagers, and Under 13s

Second definition of AD

"Accidental Discharge" is another definition for AD.
AD
Definition:Accidental Discharge
Type:Abbreviation
Guessability:guessability level 3

3: Guessable

Typical Users:typical user

Adults and Teenagers

Example of AD Used in a Text

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