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CU

, in a variety of English customary units (examples: cubic inch, cubic foot).

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#1·Apr 26, 2026

, in a variety of English customary units (examples: cubic inch, cubic foot).

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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.

For ESL learners

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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#2·Apr 26, 2026

(Internet slang, text messaging) Phonetic abbreviation of see you.

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#3·Apr 26, 2026

(philately) (used in stamp descriptions).

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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.

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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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