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What Does D8 Mean?
D8 means "Date."D8 is used as an abbreviation of "date" in both senses of the word (i.e., a romantic meeting or a specific day). For example:
- Toni: Would you like to go on a D8 with me?
- Jo: So kind of you to ask. Let me check my diary for a D8 sometime after my funeral.
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When I write D8, I mean this:

D8 can mean both a romantic encounter and a day of the year.
Summary of Key Points
"Date" is the most common definition for D8 on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.D8 | |
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Definition: | Date |
Type: | Acronym |
Guessability: | ![]() 2: Quite easy to guess |
Typical Users: | ![]() Adults and Teenagers |
An Academic Look at D8
D8 is classified as an "internet slang term" by our team because it employs both letters and numbers.Initially, "internet slang terms" were introduced for brevity, but, particularly with the advent of predictive texting, they are now mostly employed for fun.
Using Numbers in Texts
This video shows the different ways that numbers are used in "text speak":Example of D8 Used in a Text
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See Also
DOB (date of birth) EDD (estimated delivery date) MTD (month to date) MUDSHARK (white woman who dates black men) PULL (to attract someone on a date) PUMA (woman who dates younger men) RIZZ (pulling ability) SLAY (get a lot of dates) UNSPOKEN-RIZZ (exceptional pulling ability)Quiz
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