DIP

What Does DIP Mean in a Text?

The Quick Answer

DIP is a slang word that means "Leave" and "Dodge."

Leave

DIP is widely used as a simple synonym of the word "leave." For example:

• Toni: What time are you DIPPING?
• Jo: Around 11 o'clock. You?
• Toni: I'm gonna DIP now.

Dodge

When talking about another person, DIP is often used in the context of dodging or avoiding something. For example:

• Sam: Where's Toni? It's his turn to buy.
• Jo: He DIPPED five minutes ago.
• Sam: What a surprise! That guy is always DIPPING his round.

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When I write DIP, I mean this:

"Leave"

Summary of Key Points for the First Definition of DIP

"Leave" is, by far, the most common meaning for DIP when it is used in a text. (Bear in mind that it could have another meaning if used in a different context.)

DIP
Definition:	Leave
Type:	Word (Slang)
Guessability:	3: Guessable
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

Summary of Key Points for the Second Definition

"Dodge" is another common definition for DIP.

DIP
Definition:	Dodge
Type:	Word (Slang)
Guessability:	2: Quite easy to guess
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

An Academic Look at DIP

DIP is a slang word. Slang refers to words, phrases and uses of language that are regarded as very informal and which are often restricted to a special context or a particular group of users.

What Did We Say before Texting and Social Media?

The use of DIP to mean "leave" or "dodge" long pre-dates the digital era.

Example of DIP Used in a Text

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