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What does cu mean?

A phonetic abbreviation for "see you," using letter sounds. A quick sign-off, sometimes extended to CUL8R.

"CU tomorrow at work."

Origin

A phonetic SMS abbreviation from early texting.

Frequently asked questions

What does CU mean?
CU is a phonetic shorthand for "see you," using the letter sounds C and U as a quick goodbye.
How do you use CU?
Sign off a message with it, like "CU tomorrow" or "CU soon."
What is CUL8R?
CUL8R extends CU into "see you later," combining the phonetic "CU" with the numeronym "L8R."
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