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wall of text

(chiefly, Internet slang) An intimidatingly large block of writing, particularly one with few or no paragraph breaks.

ˈwɔl ˈʌv ˈtɛkstDocumented since 2010s2010sGen ZCurrent208 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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Born ~2010 · 1 year of recorded use
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#1·Apr 26, 2026US

(chiefly, Internet slang) An intimidatingly large block of writing, particularly one with few or no paragraph breaks.

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  • “Currently doing the "beat 120 trials" achievement in Fatal Fury. And it's hilarious how disproportionate some ot the Trials with the arcade scheme are between characters Most start reasonably with simple combos. Then comes in Gato with a goddamn wall of text for instructions 🤣”

  • “Not sure what's worse: that he posted this because he doesn't understand that it is largely useless or becasue he thinks he can fool other people into thinking this largely useless wall of text fixes all the imitative AI problems.”

For parents

Wall of text means: An intimidatingly large block of writing, particularly one with few or no paragraph breaks.. It is internet-era slang, commonly seen on TikTok, Discord, Reddit or X. 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

wall of text means: An intimidatingly large block of writing, particularly one with few or no paragraph breaks.. Register: very informal, internet slang. Suitable only for casual conversation, chat and social media. Do not use in business, academic or news writing. 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.

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  • “Currently doing the "beat 120 trials" achievement in Fatal Fury. And it's hilarious how disproportionate some ot the Trials with the arcade scheme are between characters Most start reasonably with simple combos. Then comes in Gato with a goddamn wall of text for instructions 🤣”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Not sure what's worse: that he posted this because he doesn't understand that it is largely useless or becasue he thinks he can fool other people into thinking this largely useless wall of text fixes all the imitative AI problems.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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Wall of text means: An intimidatingly large block of writing, particularly one with few or no paragraph breaks.. It is internet-era slang, commonly seen on TikTok, Discord, Reddit or X. 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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