A.k.a. "text-snatch" or "text-capture"; it refers to a nifty-thrifty "quick fingers" maneuver to permit da viewing of an online news-article for free when da page's host wants you to pay for da privilege of reading said content. You know da scenario --- ya start out to read an interesting write-up on some recent event or research-revelation, only to have da page abruptly go dark after a few seconds when you'd been "just getting into it", and then an impudent cheeky pop-up window appear dat heartlessly states, "Oops --- you need to have a paid subscription to read this article!" or, "We're pleased that you're enjoying our content. Pay $"X" amount to continue reading." But of course, clever penny-pinching little sneak dat you are, you --- unlike all of those naive 'n' clueless other 99% of da web-viewers --- know a "cheat code" for accessing da precious essay despite dat greedy company's disgusting coercive measure that attempts to extract funds outta ya... rather than resignedly "shelling out", you simply click da "back" arrow and then bring up da article-page again, but this time you hastily perform da "ctrl+a" key-tap to "select" (highlight) da entire article, then do a "ctrl+c" key-punch to store da page's words into memory. This way, even if da page goes dark again, you won't "lose" da words dat you were trying to read. You then open a blank "Notepad" (simple-text only) page, paste da stored words int it, and then smugly start reading.
Performing a text-grab is not only a great way to read "pay-to-view" articles for free, but it saves "wasted" money, as well, since nine times outta ten you probably find da content of said essays fairly mundane and unrelated to you or your life, anyway, and so you would probably have felt "let down" after paying to read said content, since you would feel dat you'd "spent good money for nothing" when none of da material was all dat interesting to you, after all.
by QuacksO June 8, 2019
Get the text-grabmug. When you encounter misunderstandings with your partner via texting in messengers. This occurs when either one of them communicates wrong or send broken texts or use of offensive words leading to fight and detachment
He is vulnerable to texting battles and finally had decided to uninstall all messenger applications from his smartphone.
by Moulish Rated - R Punk December 6, 2016
Get the Texting Battlesmug. person 1:Whats up with you and your ant?
person 2: oh we are on texting terms so even though we live in the same house we dont ever talk we just text from different rooms
person 1: oh shit thats rough
person 2: oh we are on texting terms so even though we live in the same house we dont ever talk we just text from different rooms
person 1: oh shit thats rough
by xX1TopShotXx June 29, 2018
Get the Texting Termsmug. by Texter87 January 15, 2011
Get the Text Followingmug. is a term used colloquially to describe an individual who vehemently opposes and reacts with anger to receiving social media links through text messages. This person may exhibit an oppressive attitude, imposing sanctions on communication preferences, and may be perceived as being overly butt hurt about such messages. The term highlights a tendency towards prejudice, fostering a form of segregation in digital communication, and creating an atmosphere that feels akin to captivity for those who share links.
by Dr. Conservative November 27, 2023
Get the Text Nazimug. Text Tripping is when text messages are being sent faster than they can be replied to so that the conversation becomes confusing and disoriented.
My girlfriend was so excited about her new job that she was sending me so many text messages I couldn't keep up with the response I said to her girlfriend stop text tripping I can't keep up.
by Texttripper January 17, 2024
Get the Text Trippingmug. Richie: Sent her the default text; going to the gym.
Sam: Bet she stopped texting you quick.
Richie: Works everytime.
Sam: Bet she stopped texting you quick.
Richie: Works everytime.
by SsTtUu April 28, 2011
Get the default textmug.