What Does ASL Mean in Text?

[Tonnyjaction]

I’ve seen people use "ASL" in text messages and online chats, but I’m not exactly sure what it stands for. Does it have a specific meaning in texting or social media? Can someone explain what "ASL" usually means and how it's used in conversations?

 

[Alenaghose]

ASL in text usually stands for "Age, Sex, Location" and is commonly used in online chats to ask someone's basic details. It can also mean American Sign Language, depending on the context in which it’s used.

 

[Emberrichards]

In texting, ASL stands for “Age, Sex, Location.” It’s commonly used to ask someone for basic personal information, especially when chatting with new people online, helping to quickly get to know someone’s age, gender, and where they’re from.

 

[Jessicabell]

ASL traditionally meant "Age, Sex, Location?" in early internet chatrooms, used to quickly ask for someone’s basic details. Today, it more commonly refers to "American Sign Language," especially in contexts related to accessibility, education, or diversity.

 

[Gsusangrey]

ASL stands for "Age, Sex, Location." It's commonly used in online chats to ask for someone's basic personal information.

 

[Ammy]

In texting, ASL most commonly means “Age, Sex, Location”, a shorthand used in online chats to quickly get basic info about someone. However, it can also refer to American Sign Language, so the meaning depends on the context of the conversation.

 

[Lucas]

ASL in text stands for Age, Sex, Location.

It’s a common internet slang used in online chats to ask someone’s age, gender, and where they’re from—often as an icebreaker or to get to know someone quickly. It was especially popular in early chatrooms and dating sites.

 

[Daryl_Dixon]

ASL (Age, Sex, Location) is typically a short-cut to request some basic information during a chat. It may also be in reference to American Sign Language, depending upon the context.