KIA

What Does KIA Mean in a Text?

KIA means "Killed in Action."

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When I write KIA, I mean this:

meaning of KIA

"Killed in Action"

Summary of Key Points

"Killed in Action" is the most common definition for KIA on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.
KIA
Definition:Killed in Action
Type:Abbreviation
Guessability:guessability level 3
3: Guessable
Typical Users:typical user

Adults and Teenagers

Second Definition for KIA

This meaning was also noted:
KIA
Definition:Know It All
Type:Abbreviation
Guessability:guessability level 4
4: Difficult to guess
Typical Users:typical user

Adults and Teenagers

Example of KIA Used in a Text

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