Missaging (miss·ag·ing)
Pronunciation: MISS-uh-jing (IPA: /ˈmɪs.ɪ.dʒɪŋ/)
Part of speech: verb (usually used as a gerund: “missaging”)
The act of messaging someone you miss, especially when messaging (texting, DMs, chat apps) is the main or only practical way to communicate with them. Implies emotional longing plus the reality that a message is the primary available bridge across distance, time zones, schedules, or no-contact-by-call situations.
Pronunciation: MISS-uh-jing (IPA: /ˈmɪs.ɪ.dʒɪŋ/)
Part of speech: verb (usually used as a gerund: “missaging”)
The act of messaging someone you miss, especially when messaging (texting, DMs, chat apps) is the main or only practical way to communicate with them. Implies emotional longing plus the reality that a message is the primary available bridge across distance, time zones, schedules, or no-contact-by-call situations.
I can’t call you with the time difference, so I’ve been missaging you all day. Just trying to feel a little closer.”
by meownix December 31, 2025
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