NRI

What Does NRI Mean in a Text?

NRI means "Non-Repairable Item" or "Non-Resident Indian."

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When I write NRI, I mean this:

meaning of NRI

"Non-Repairable Item"

Summary of Key Points

"Non-Repairable Item" is the most common definition for NRI on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.
NRI
Definition:Non-Repairable Item
Type:Abbreviation
Guessability:guessability level 2
2: Quite easy to guess
Typical Users:typical user

Adults and Teenagers


NRI also means "Non-Resident Indian" on online dating sites, such as Craigslist, Tinder, Zoosk and Match.com, as well as in texts and on adult chat forums.
NRI
Definition:Non-Resident Indian
Type:Abbreviation
Guessability:guessability level 5
5: Extremely difficult to guess
Typical Users:typical user

Adults

Example of NRI Used in a Text

NRI
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