telegraphese
/ˌtɛləˈɡræfiz/
noun
- A very short, simplified style of writing or speaking that leaves out unnecessary words, like old telegrams.
- His text messages were written in telegraphese, with no articles or punctuation.
- The old telegram read in telegraphese: 'Arriving Tuesday. Stop. Need money. Stop.'
- She used telegraphese in her notes to save time, writing only the key words.
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