Used in emails, it is a common misconception that this is an abbreviation of the word 'regarding'.
Re is a latin word (pronounced 'ray') that means 'in the matter of' and was adopted by the English courts along with many other latin phrases. It has since moved into general correspondence.
Re is a latin word (pronounced 'ray') that means 'in the matter of' and was adopted by the English courts along with many other latin phrases. It has since moved into general correspondence.
by Lucothefish September 24, 2009
The epitome of fail. Fail is used on the internet as an expression of disapproval, so failing to type fail correctly will often lead to subsequent ridicule and derision.
jim:You lost to an 8 year old on Halo? FIAL!
jim:uh-oh...
everyone else in the chat room: HA HA HA XD etc etc
jim:uh-oh...
everyone else in the chat room: HA HA HA XD etc etc
by Lucothefish March 19, 2008