OTP
stands for On the Phone.
OTP
is an internet slang initialism used to let a message sender know that the recipient is talking on the phone.
OTP
stands for On the Phone.
OTP
is an internet slang initialism used to let a message sender know that the recipient is talking on the phone.
A teenager will send the message OTP
so that the person messaging him/her will not feel ignored and will know that the teen is momentarily unavailable for chatting by text. This message can also be sent to someone in advance of a call to let another person know he/she will soon be unavailable.
Examples of how your teen might use the slang expression OTP
:
-Is this a good time to talk to you about our history project?
-OTP give me 10 minutes
-Hey man wazzup?
-otp
-Why aren’t you answering me? Are you mad?
-Sorry otp
-Kaylee, don’t text me starting now. I’m getting ready to be OTP with the Admissions Dean.
You might learn your child is using this slang term by chance when a text pops up on the phone screen. But while the slang term OTP
is harmless, other teenage slang terms could indicate that your teen is talking about risky behaviors or communicating with potentially dangerous people.
Having a parental control app on your child’s phone will give you peace of mind by alerting you to your child’s exposure to risks encountered on their phone. With a parental control app installed on your child’s phone, you have the control to set alerts to help your teen avoid the pitfalls of predators, drug dealers, and other negative influences. Having the ability to vary the level of monitoring gives you the power to choose what is right for your child, and these levels can easily be adjusted at any time.
Internet slang initialisms can be a springboard for great conversations with your kid about topics relevant to his/her world. The expression OTP
can lead to a discussion about the importance of communication in our lives. Here are some conversation starters:
OTPmessage this afternoon. It kept me from worrying when I didn’t hear from you.
OTPfor a quick response when you aren’t able to answer someone immediately. Those three letters can prevent confusion or hard feelings if you’re unavailable. What are some other abbreviations that come in handy like
OTP?
OTPmessage could cause you to miss an important detail.
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