NSA

What Does NSA Mean in a Text?

NSA means "National Security Agency" and "No Strings Attached." Here is more information about each of these definitions with examples.

National Security Agency

The National Security Agency (NSA) is a US intelligence organization that provides signals intelligence (SIGINT) to policymakers and military forces.

The NSA is responsible for global surveillance, collection, and processing of information for intelligence and counterintelligence purposes. Established in 1952, the NSA's headquarters are in Fort Meade, Maryland. It operates under the jurisdiction of the Department of Defense (DOD) and cooperates with other intelligence agencies.

The NSA is a key member of the "Five Eyes," intelligence alliance, which is made up of the SIGINT agencies of five Anglophone countries that collaborate closely and share intelligence. The other four members are:

• Australia: Australian Signals Directorate (ASD).
• Canada: Communications Security Establishment (CSE).
• New Zealand: Government Communications Security Bureau (GCSB).
• United Kingdom: Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ).

No Strings Attached

In dating, the abbreviation NSA is used with the meaning "No Strings Attached." In this context, it refers to an arrangement or relationship where there are no conditions or restrictions.

NSA means a casual connection without emotional commitment, focusing solely on physical intimacy. It is seen by some as a way to enjoy the companionship and pleasure of a relationship without the expectations and responsibilities that often come with a more serious commitment. For example:

• Aquarius seeks Pisces for occasional fun. NSA.

The term "No Strings Attached" can be applied beyond relationships, meaning any deal or situation that comes without obligations or conditions. For example:

• Try our super-dooper-pooper-scooper at home for 30 days. If you don't agree that it's the superest scooper you have ever scooped poop with, just give us it back for a full refund. NSA.

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NSA also means "No Strings Attached."

Summary of Key Points for the First Definition

"National Security Agency" is a common definition for NSA on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.

NSA
Definition:	National Security Agency
Type:	Abbreviation
Guessability:	4: Difficult to guess
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

Summary of Key Points for the Second Definition

"No Strings Attached" is another common definition for NSA, especially in dating related chat.

NSA
Definition:	No Strings Attached
Type:	Abbreviation
Guessability:	3: Guessable
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

An Academic Look at NSA

Whether used with the meaning "National Security Agency" or "No Strings Attached," NSA is classified as an initialism abbreviation, as it is pronounced one letter at a time.

Other examples of initialisms are:

• AI - "Artificial Intelligence."
• EW - "Electronic Warfare."

Initialisms are different to acronyms, which are abbreviations spoken as words. For example:

• GOAT - "Greatest Of All Time."
• FANG - "Facebook, Amazon, Netflix, and Google."

Example of NSA Used in a Text

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