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instant message

[in-stuh nt mes-ij]Digital Technology
noun
  1. an electronic message sent in real time via the Internet and therefore immediately available for display on the recipient's screen.Compare text message.
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verb (used without object)
  1. to send such an electronic message. Abbreviation:IMCompare text(def 16).
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British Dictionary definitions for instant message

instant message

noun
  1. a message sent using instant-messaging technology
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verb instant-message
  1. to send an instant message (to)
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