CHU

What Does CHU Mean in a Text?

CHU means "You." The abbreviation CHU is an informal, slang way of saying "you." It has the same meaning as CHOO.

The use of CHOO or CHU probably derives from terms such as "Look At You," in which the end of "At" and the word "You" make a "choo" sound.

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When I write CHU, I mean this:

meaning of CHU

CHU means "You."

Summary of Key Points

"You" is the most common definition for CHU on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.
CHU
Definition:You
Type:Slang Word (Jargon)
Guessability:guessability level 3
3: Guessable
Typical Users:typical user

Adults and Teenagers

Examples of CHU in Sentences

Here are examples of CHU being used in conversations:
  • Tim: What CHU got in your hand?
  • Reece: Only your small change.
  • Candice: Are you really going out looking like that?
  • Sarah: What CHU think? Thanks for the vote of confidence!

An Academic Look at CHU

The abbreviation CHU is a pronoun (I, me, you, he, she, herself, it, who, someone, everybody, etc.) A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun, i.e., a "naming" word. In the sentence "Nick saw Julie, and he waved at her," the pronouns "he" and "her" take the place of Nick and Julie, respectively.

What Did We Say before Texting and Social Media?

Before the digital era, we might have said something like "you" instead of CHU.

Example of CHU Used in a Text

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