What Does M8 Mean in a Text?
The Quick Answer
M8 means "Mate."More Observations...
The abbreviation M8 is an informal term of endearment for a friend. Most often used between men, M8 can also be a term of general acknowledgement. M8 uses the number 8 to replace the letters "ate." Here are some other terms that make use of this efficiency:Image for M8
When I write M8, I mean this:
M8 means Mate.
Summary of Key Points
We have summarized the key points in the table below:M8 | |
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Definition: | Mate |
Type: | Internet Slang Term |
Guessability: | 1: Easy to guess |
Typical Users: | Adults, Teenagers, and Under 13s |
Examples of M8 in Sentences
Here are examples of M8 in conversations:- Roly: Shall I pick you up at 8pm?
- Sam: Ah, M8 that'd be fantastic.
- Penny: I heard people talking about you yesterday, but I told them none of it was true.
- Liz: Thanks, you're a proper M8.
An Academic Look at M8
Technically, M8 is not an abbreviation but an "internet slang term" because some of its characters are used as substitutes for letters. Most "slang terms" were introduced to reduce the number of key strokes required to write the word, but since the arrival of predictive texting and keyboards on mobile devices, this efficiency is no longer required. Nevertheless, "slang terms" are still regularly used to make messages more entertaining or to express individuality. "Slang terms" differ from icons because they are not pictorial representations.What Did We Say before Texting and Social Media?
Before the digital era, we would have just said "mate" instead of using M8.Using Numbers in Texts
This video shows the different ways that numbers are used in "text speak":Example of M8 Used in a Text
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BM4L (best mates for life)
BMFE (best mates forever)
BMFL (best mates for life)
BMTTVE (best mates till the very end)
BOYO (mate (from the Welsh))
BRUV (mate)
CELLY (close mate met in prison)
FELLA (mate)
ILYAM (I love you as a mate)
LAA (mate (from scouse (Liverpool)))
M9 (best mate (i.e., one better than a m8))
MATE (friend)
NWM (no worries mate)
SMIDSY (sorry mate, I didn't see you)
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