AAE

What Does AAE Mean in a Text?

AAE means "African American English."

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When I write AAE, I mean this:

meaning of AAE

"African American English"

Summary of Key Points

"African American English" is the most common definition for AAE on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.
AAE
Definition:African American English
Type:Abbreviation
Guessability:guessability level 2

2: Quite easy to guess

Typical Users:typical user
Adults, Teenagers, and Under 13s

Example of AAE Used in a Text

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