What does ppl mean?
A shortened word used in texts sent to others via social media. It is a shorter way of writing 'people'
How it came about
The word came about when sms (short messaging system) was developed. It would allow only a certain number of characters to be typed in a single message. For this reason it was shorten to allow people to fit more words into an sms.
See below text message examples:
Pls tell the ppl next door 2 b quiet.
When will the ppl from the store go away?
This word is widely used and as a bad habit has even become part of out daily writing if when a shortage of character space is not needed.
It means
People
It means people
Short way
Itโs a short way to say people. Used in texting
The ppl in the other room are being super loud.
Pretty straight forward.
Yup
Yeah.
You donโt use this in work emails. This is used with people you are comfortable talking to over text.
Abbreviations
WHAT IS AN ABBREVIATION
An abbreviation is a short version of the word.
It is usually used in texting and social media.
Ppl- people
Mr-Mister
Doc- Doc
Example: There are a lot of ppl at the party.