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1. A way to show that a word may be incorrectly spelt. Also associated with the abbreviation of spelling into sp.
Example - I conviently (sp?) found a hundred dollar bill.
(sp?) by GeminiDreams July 16, 2008
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SP • (sp?) • (sp) • _SP • SP_ • sp@m • sp_nwh • sp_owo • Sp'bort • SP Day
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The #1 answer to all the questions.
John: Hey, what did we do in class yesterday?
Brasil: SP.
John: Bitch! Don't lie to me!
SP by BrasilStyle April 24, 2009
after a word you just type and you're not sure of the spelling, just put (sp?); means the spelling of the word is probably wrong.

EXAMPLE: This exmple (sp?) sucks. NOTICE how I spelled "Example" wrong.
SP by Steve May 8, 2003
Text slang popularized by the instant messaging age, used to ask if the spelling of a preceding word is correct. Seen more often in discussion forums where grammar is emphasized.
sp? by Shendal June 17, 2006
The most widely-used abbreviation for the word "spelling".
Alright, who uranated in the teapot again? {sp. intentional}
sp. by Telephony April 9, 2012
Short for "Starting Price". Originally a gambling term for the odds that would pay-out on horse races. In modern usage it is a generic term used when one wishes to receive a clear and concise response. Similar to an "executive summary". Used in the UK in the same way as "bottom line" in the USA.
Reg: What's the SP on that Richard of yours?
Johnny; Judy? Fine no problem.
SP by ALT-F4 November 28, 2012
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