text messaging
noun
Definition of text messaging
: the sending of short text messages electronically especially from one cell phone to another
1982
First Known Use of text messaging
1982
TEXT MESSAGING Defined for Kids
text messaging
noun
text mes·sag·ing
\-ˈme-si-jiŋ\
Definition of text messaging for Students
: the sending of messages electronically usually from one cell phone to another
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