instant messenger
Real-time text platform
An instant messenger is software or a service that allows real-time text communication between users over the internet.
Unlike email, messages appear immediately as they're sent: We used to chat on AOL Instant Messenger for hours.
The term covers both desktop applications and mobile apps like WhatsApp or Facebook Messenger.
Often shortened to IM, which also functions as a verb: IM me when you get there.
Mobile messaging platform
- TelegramEncrypted chat application
- SignalPrivate messaging service
- WeChatChinese multipurpose messaging app
- ViberCommunication app platform
iMessage · Slack · Discord · Snapchat · ICQ · AIM · MSN · Yahoo
Formal notice given
- emojiDigital pictograph for messaging
- statusOne's relative position
- usernameAccount identification string
- profileSide-facing outline
avatar · online · offline · away · typing indicator · read receipt · video call · screenshot
Informal verbal exchange
- textWritten or printed words
- threadFiber for stitching
- conversationExchange of spoken ideas
- dialogueSpoken exchange between parties
banter · chitchat · DM · exchange · back-and-forth · ping · buzz · check in
To exist or dwell
- synchronousOccurring at same moment
- immediateHappening without delay
- quickMoving with speed
- fastSpeedy, or skip eating
real-time · simultaneous · now · prompt · swift · rapid · instantaneous · on-the-spot
Communication or physical touch
- friendNon-kin mutual bond
- connectionA joining or relation
- buddy listSaved messaging contacts
- addCombine into total
invite · request · accept · unfriend · block · mute · contact list · address book
Mobile messaging platform
- TelegramEncrypted chat application
- SignalPrivate messaging service
- WeChatChinese multipurpose messaging app
Viber · iMessage · Slack · Discord · Snapchat · ICQ · AIM · MSN · Yahoo · Skype
notification
Formal notice given
- emojiDigital pictograph for messaging
- statusOne's relative position
- usernameAccount identification string
profile · avatar · online · offline · away · typing indicator · read receipt · video call · screenshot · group chat
chat
Informal verbal exchange
- textWritten or printed words
- threadFiber for stitching
- conversationExchange of spoken ideas
dialogue · banter · chitchat · DM · exchange · back-and-forth · ping · buzz · check in · catch up
live
To exist or dwell
- synchronousOccurring at same moment
- immediateHappening without delay
- quickMoving with speed
fast · real-time · simultaneous · now · prompt · swift · rapid · instantaneous · on-the-spot · push notification
contact
Communication or physical touch
- friendNon-kin mutual bond
- connectionA joining or relation
- buddy listSaved messaging contacts
add · invite · request · accept · unfriend · block · mute · contact list · address book · sync
instant messengeremail
Digital written communication
snail mail · letter · voicemail · fax · memo
instant messengerphone call
Remote voice conversation
voice call · video call · snail mail · telegraph · smoke signals
instant messengerformal letter
Structured professional written communication
official correspondence · legal document · certified mail · registered letter · business letter
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