CU means: , in a variety of English customary units .. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
CU
, in a variety of English customary units (examples: cubic inch, cubic foot).
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, in a variety of English customary units (examples: cubic inch, cubic foot).
CU means: , in a variety of English customary units .. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
CU means: , in a variety of English customary units .. Register: neutral, standard English. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself. A formal-English equivalent (a synonym or descriptive phrase) is usually safer in writing. When in doubt, paraphrase rather than reuse the slang form.
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(Internet slang, text messaging) Phonetic abbreviation of see you.
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(philately) (used in stamp descriptions).
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Slang is read by different audiences for very different reasons. The For parents view re-explains the term in plain, non-judgemental language so a caregiver can understand what their child means without needing the surrounding subculture. The For English learners view focuses on register (when it's safe to use), formal alternatives, and common mistakes — what a textbook won't teach you.
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- customary unit60%
any traditional unit of measurement that is used by custom.
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(US) any unit of measurement that is currently used in the United States.
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A customary unit of measure.
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(jocular, US) The customary units of measurement used in the United States.
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A unit of volume equal to that of a cube having sides each one centimetre in length, equal to 10⁻⁶ cubic metres and 1 millilitre. Commonly used in fluid measure and for engine sizes.